So if the COR activates, it provides very much more protection, yes or no??? It activates automatically, yes?
In ordinary SSB chat, the COR delay u mention will be a real problem or a minor problem? I once burned the contacts off a relay inside my IC-730 with RF from near by antenna. So I worry. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] > CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: K3 KRX3 - BNC or KAT3? > Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:48:39 -0700 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Charles Harpole wrote: > >> Can I run power with a good receive antenna connected to >> rcve only input bnc socket without damage anywhere? > > > Yes. We've pumped several watts into the KRX3's aux antenna input > without any sign of damage. (But anything above about 1 to 2 watts > measured at the sub's AUX input will activate the carrier-operated > relay, or COR, which should be avoided because it slows down break-in > keying receive recovery.) > > As long as the receive antenna is a reasonable distance from the > transmit antenna, the COR won't be activated, and you'll be at a safe > level. The AUX BNC jack provides somewhat better isolation than the > KAT3 connector, so it may be the better choice if you're not sure if > the antennas are far enough apart at the intended power level. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > --- > > http://www.elecraft.com > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
