RE: [Elecraft] Problems using a QRO amp with the K3

2008-07-14 Thread Bruce McLaughlin
On Behalf Of Jerry T. Dowell Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 8:23 PM To: 'Richard Robbins'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Problems using a QRO amp with the K3 My old Alpha 78 works just fine with full breakin on the K3. I just key the amp with the K3 and did not have to wor

Re: [Elecraft] Problems using a QRO amp with the K3

2008-07-14 Thread AD6XY
Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Jerry, > > Good that you never use ALC with an amplifier. Driving an amplifier > into the region where it develops ALC voltage is a sure recipe for > creating non-linearity and the accompanying distortion and splatter. > More folks should follow your lead. > > Th

Re: [Elecraft] Problems using a QRO amp with the K3

2008-07-13 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jerry, Good that you never use ALC with an amplifier. Driving an amplifier into the region where it develops ALC voltage is a sure recipe for creating non-linearity and the accompanying distortion and splatter. More folks should follow your lead. 73, Don W3FPR Jerry T. Dowell wrote: My o

[Elecraft] Problems using a QRO amp with the K3

2008-07-13 Thread Phil & Debbie Salas
I've been using my K3 with an ALS-600. No problems. I use the Key Out from the K3 to key the ALS-600 (about +12V @ 100ma keying requirement). My ALS-600 is modified for full QSK, and everything works very smooth. Phil - AD5X ___ Elecraft mailin

RE: [Elecraft] Problems using a QRO amp with the K3

2008-07-13 Thread Jerry T. Dowell
11:06 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Problems using a QRO amp with the K3 Anyone out there using a QRO with the K3? I can't seem to get the amp working with the K3. I have previously used the amp with the 480HX, 1000MP and 706 MIIG. I am using the key out circuit on the

Re: [Elecraft] Problems using a QRO amp with the K3

2008-07-13 Thread Richard Robbins
After I tried another radio and rechecked all connections, everything is now working fine. It may be simply a case of operator error on my part. Several of you great Elecraft guys responded to my query with things to look at. Thank you one and all. It is wonderful to have a forum like this av

RE: [Elecraft] Problems using a QRO amp with the K3

2008-07-13 Thread Gregg W6IZT
. Don't know why it would lock up. Mike WA8EBM - Original Message - From: "Richard Robbins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 2:06 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Problems using a QRO amp with the K3 > > Anyone out there using a QRO with t

Re: [Elecraft] Problems using a QRO amp with the K3

2008-07-13 Thread Mike Penkas
know why it would lock up. Mike WA8EBM - Original Message - From: "Richard Robbins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 2:06 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Problems using a QRO amp with the K3 Anyone out there using a QRO with the K3? I can't s

Re: [Elecraft] Problems using a QRO amp with the K3

2008-07-13 Thread Lee Buller
Richard. What happens if you turn down the drive on the K3 to zero? Does it key normally if there is no drive applied to the amp? Is your station grounded? Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Com

Re: [Elecraft] Problems using a QRO amp with the K3

2008-07-13 Thread Paul Ferguson
I have a QRO Technologies HF-2000 amp. I am keying it with a K3 thru the amp's "+15V Key Xmit" input port, but I have a homebrew transistor circuit between the K3 and the amp to supply +12V to this input. The other amp keying port is called "Key Xmit". It needs only a contact closure able to hand

[Elecraft] Problems using a QRO amp with the K3

2008-07-13 Thread Richard Robbins
Anyone out there using a QRO with the K3? I can't seem to get the amp working with the K3. I have previously used the amp with the 480HX, 1000MP and 706 MIIG. I am using the key out circuit on the back which does activate the relay in the amp but when I release the ptt, the amp stays in transmi