Re: HI SWR at RF Input
Steve,
Yes it is. I have a ftdx5000 and there is a setting in the radio (which
many modern radios have) max output 200w, and i set it down to 50w as i
feel thats a good safety measure for extra
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Barry
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#1099
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Re: Band Data Cable FTDX10 to LA-1K
I used a small jewelers screwdriver.? No soldering necessary with the kit.
It was a little bit of a pain ensuring the wires remained in the slots
whilst screwing them down, and that's because they
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David Campeau
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#1098
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Re: HI SWR at RF Input
I have mistakenly put 200 watts into my LA-1K several times. It just kicks out and gives the Overdrive message. The protection on this amp is very well done.
Steve
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Steve Snyder
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#1097
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Re: HI SWR at RF Input
The only input issues I have heard of happening with the LA1K resulted from overdriving the Amp with a 200 watt radio like the 101mp. I would contact Palstar on Monday morning and get their
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Ron Emerson
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#1096
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HI SWR at RF Input
This morning while transmitting on 3.965mhz I noticed a HI SWR warning on my FTDX101MP. At the same time, the LA-1K displayed SWR=1.0 and the HF-Auto SWR = 1.04. I have discovered that the LA-1K RF
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Jerry Leckness
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#1095
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Re: Band Data Cable FTDX10 to LA-1K
David,
Thank you for your nice post depicting the different color coding.? I purchased the same items as you because they arrived the quickest.
Quick question:? Did you solder your wires to the
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ddffbb22@...
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#1094
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Re: Band Data Cable FTDX10 to LA-1K
Dirk,
In the spirit of ham radio, we help each other. Someone helped me and
you'll help someone else.
Joe WW8X
[email protected]> wrote:
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Joe Loverti WW8X
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#1093
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Re: Band Data Cable FTDX10 to LA-1K
Joe,
Your?kindness and helpfulness is amazing.
I am almost a complete total newbie when it comes to understanding and setting up radios, tuners and amplifiers.? Yes, I have read the manuals,
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ddffbb22@...
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#1092
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Re: Band Data Cable FTDX10 to LA-1K
As I recall... no change necessary. However, this is my procedure for using
them together on SSB:
1. Make sure the LA-1K is in Direct Keying mode (settings) and on
*standby.*
2. Have the
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Joe Loverti WW8X
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#1091
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Re: Band Data Cable FTDX10 to LA-1K
Joe,
I was curious if I will need to change any of the settings on the Yaesu FT DX-10 after connecting it to the LA-1K with the home made cable?
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ddffbb22@...
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#1090
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Re: Brand new Palstar LA-1K and brand new Palstar HF Auto, can't get them to work...
I spoke with Mark via phone yesterday and he was super kind and super helpful.
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ddffbb22@...
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#1089
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Re: Brand new Palstar LA-1K and brand new Palstar HF Auto, can't get them to work...
Joe,
I had no clue about adjusting the HF Auto.? I have read the manual, but I think I need to read it several times to obtain a better understanding.
Yes, I too miss the Heathkit days.? I am
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ddffbb22@...
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#1088
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Edited
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Re: Brand new Palstar LA-1K and brand new Palstar HF Auto, can't get them to work...
Thank you Philip!? I will have a look at the different varieties.
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ddffbb22@...
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#1087
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Re: Brand new Palstar LA-1K and brand new Palstar HF Auto, can't get them to work...
Email Mark.engineering2@...
engineering2@...
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Dave Sellers
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#1086
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Re: Brand new Palstar LA-1K and brand new Palstar HF Auto, can't get them to work...
Dirk,
I also built many Heathkit projects as well. I enjoyed the whole process and miss those days of beginning a new kit and taking it to a functioning finished product. Did I fully understand what I
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Joe Loverti WW8X
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#1085
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Re: Brand new Palstar LA-1K and brand new Palstar HF Auto, can't get them to work...
Hello. There are DB (and others) connectors that have screws instead of soldering pins, they are easy to work with many little wires and they are also good for experimenting with custom?made
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Philip Smith
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#1084
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Re: Brand new Palstar LA-1K and brand new Palstar HF Auto, can't get them to work...
Joe,
Thank you for your help, especially the clarity on the finer points.
Years ago [1970's] I built a myriad of Heathkit items.? My favorite item to build back then was the Heathkit Battery
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ddffbb22@...
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#1083
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Re: Brand new Palstar LA-1K and brand new Palstar HF Auto, can't get them to work...
If you're neat with your wiring and use a small cable tie to secure it, the
covers should go on and tighten up. At least mine did.
[email protected]> wrote:
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Joe Loverti WW8X
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#1082
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Re: Brand new Palstar LA-1K and brand new Palstar HF Auto, can't get them to work...
Thank you Joe!
Did you leave the board open or were you able to cover it?
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ddffbb22@...
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#1081
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Re: SWR High SSB ONLY - When Using LA-1K Amp
From:?Bob WB8CAC
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2023 07:19:12 PST
I had the same issue with my IC-7300. The LA-1K would frequently kick out due to overdrive unless I ran the drive super low. Tried 3 different
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Allen Jones
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#1080
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