[Flexradio] External Amp w/5000A

2010-12-18 Thread Richard Lawn
I have a AL811H amplifier and AmpKeyer interface that I've used with my FT-847. I'd like to try it with my 5000A. Is there anything in particular I should watch out for or do I just lash the Flex to the AmpKeyer using the appropriate RCA jacks? Any advice would be appreciated. Rick W2JAZ

Re: [Flexradio] External Amp w/5000A

2010-12-18 Thread Brian Lloyd
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 10:46 AM, Richard Lawn rjl...@gmail.com wrote: I have a AL811H amplifier and AmpKeyer interface that I've used with my FT-847. I'd like to try it with my 5000A. Is there anything in particular I should watch out for or do I just lash the Flex to the AmpKeyer using the

Re: [Flexradio] External Amp w/5000A

2010-12-18 Thread Michael Walker
Gents Just to be sure, use an ohm meter to check the open circuit voltage on the amp keying line. It is likely 12vdc. Then, use your multimeter to see how much current the keying circuit draws. You do this by putting your meter into current mode, and then shorting out the same ptt line

Re: [Flexradio] External Amp w/5000A

2010-12-18 Thread Brian Lloyd
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 12:00 PM, Michael Walker va...@portcredit.netwrote: Gents Just to be sure, use an ohm meter to check the open circuit voltage on the amp keying line. It is likely 12vdc. Then, use your multimeter to see how much current the keying circuit draws. You do this by

Re: [Flexradio] External Amp w/5000A

2010-12-18 Thread Ray - K9DUR
: [Flexradio] External Amp w/5000A I have a AL811H amplifier and AmpKeyer interface that I've used with my FT-847. I'd like to try it with my 5000A. Is there anything in particular I should watch out for or do I just lash the Flex to the AmpKeyer using the appropriate RCA jacks? Any advice would

Re: [Flexradio] External Amp w/5000A

2010-12-18 Thread Dan Garrett
of choice! 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Richard Lawn Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 1:47 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] External Amp w/5000A I

Re: [Flexradio] External Amp w/5000A

2010-12-18 Thread Richard Lawn
-Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Richard Lawn Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 1:47 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] External Amp w/5000A I have a AL811H amplifier and AmpKeyer