I bought two QSK kits from Phil Salas, AD5X. One for my Dentron Clipperton and one for my ALS-600. I installed the one in my Clipperton last week. I am now 235 QSOs into the CQWWCW plus several QSOs the week before and it is going strong so far. The relays are so little that I expected a loud bang and smoke the first time I keyed, but not happening. It is fast enough that I have had some Qs at 40 WPM (No I can't send that fast, but my computer can!) They were only a little over 30 bucks and not too hard to install. I can let you know when I get the ALS 600 on line. Look in the June 2009 QST for more info, but don't rely on QST for the pin out on the relays. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ
________________________________ From: Grant Youngman <n...@tx.rr.com> To: Reflector Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Sat, November 28, 2009 2:13:45 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 QSK-5 connection On Nov 28, 2009, at 1:39 PM, Eric wrote: > > The qsk-5 works great with the k3--silent, smooth QRO QSK. I use it with my > AL-1200. > I understand why many use the QSK-5 -- since it is amp independent. If you're using an Ameritron amp, the internal switch (QSK-5PC) is just a lot cleaner and less complicated. One control line from Key Out on the K3 to the amp input. No fiddling, no jumpers or diodes, no timing issues. Just hook it up and go. I purchased my AL-1200 years ago (before the MFJ buyout) with the switch factory installed, and it is simple to use and smooth as silk. I installed the older PIN-5 internal switch on an AL-80A before that, same thing. Grant/NQ5T ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
