If you're on SSB or digital, a long delay of 100 ms doesn't hurt at all. If
you're a CW op, then the TX delay adds to the existing latencies. For CW, you
should try to keep it as short as possible. The Acom is such a good amp, I bet
it protects itself from hot-switching.
> Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:05:57 +0100
> From: paimg0...@btinternet.com
> To: f...@sgsterling.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Delay MS is for ?????5000a buffer +acom 1000
>
> hello Steve
> thank you for the info i use 20ms with the Acom 1000 , and no isse however
> what is the safe
> way to put 50ms 60ms there is no info of what do you think
> many thanks
>
> vy 73
> E.P g0uut
>
>
>
>
> From: Steve Sterling <f...@sgsterling.com>
> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> Sent: Thursday, 19 April 2012, 17:02
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Delay MS is for ?????5000a buffer +acom 1000
>
> Paim-- I will try.
> There are three separate lines for keying amplifiers or other equipment on
> the back of the Flex 5000.
>
> For each line, the application of RF power from the Flex may be delayed by
> the ms setting. That is, the amp line is keyed, then there is the ms delay
> before RF power is applied to the amplifier.
>
> I use it with my Ameritron solid-state amp. If RF is applied to the input of
> the amplifier at the same time as the amplifier line is keyed, I will receive
> a fault trip on the amp as it is keyed. By applying a 50ms delay, the amp is
> switched into transmit mode via the keying line first without drive power
> applied, then 50 ms later RF drive is allowed and the amp is happy.
>
> Steve WA7DUH
> Richland, WA USA
>
> On 4/19/2012 2:35 AM, paim wrote:
> > hi
> > is any one can tell me what is the Delay Ms on the antenna section on the
> > top for i look on the
> > manual and on the net but i do not understand this i use flex 5000a with
> > Acom 1000 and in between
> > Buffer i set it to 20ms on the delay it is working i was just wondering if
> > some one can explain this Delay many thanks .
> > vy 73
> > E.P g0uut
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