Hi Barry . . .
If enough complaints flow to Palstar, I'm sure they'll take it
seriously, if they haven't already.
Thanks for the note -- you're not the only one driven nuts!
73,
Kent? K9ZTV
On 7/11/2020 11:38 PM, Barry wrote:
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Hi
Kent,
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I
am having the same issue intermittent faulting BYPASS SWR
and my SWR is totally fine. Drives me nuts. I didn’t know
Palstar was aware of this issue. They didn’t tell me that.
Seems
its always on CW. FT8, RTTY, SSB is totally fine. I am
direct to my Yaesu. No QSK mode here. It happens when Im
solid down on the PTT and while sending CW, cuts out during
the sending.
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Barry
VE6UM
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Mike
. . .
The tech told you correctly, especially if you are using
RF-sensing to change bands.
But remember, the LA-1K is not a QSK amplifier.
If operating full CW break-in is what lies behind your
question, then in order to prevent hot-switching and avoid
deterioration of the amplifier's relays you would need an
external electronic T/R switch, such as DX Connections
QSK-2500 ().?
But perhaps your question relates to something else.
The only issue I am having with my LA-1K at this point does
not concern hot-switching or relay deterioration, but
intermittent faulting to BYPASS SWR of which Palstar is
aware and a solution is being worked on.? The QSK-2500 is
not generating the spike (we don't think), because the
faulting still occurs with the QSK-2500 removed.
Good idea about having this (or any) discussion about
owner's problems.
73,
Kent? K9ZTV
Would like to get a discussion going on
if it is necessary to use a Keying Relay Buffer
when using the Palstar LA1K Amp. I called Palstar this week
and talked with one of their technicians and told him I was
planning on getting an LA1K amp in the near future.? I told
him that I am using an Icom IC-7300. My question to the tech
was do I need to use a Keying Buffer in between the LA1K and
the IC-7300.
Palstar told me it wasn't necessary and that I just needed
to use one RCA cable and connect it to the PTT connection.
He also said to keep the transmit power on the exciter to 40
watts. Comments, suggestions greatly appreciated.
Mike.
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