Re: SWR High SSB ONLY - When Using LA-1K Amp
Rich,
interesting to see others having same issues as i am. Just operating in the cqwpx cw contest this weekend and mines doing it randomly on CW. Its a real pain to be baby sitting this amp. I may
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Barry
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Re: Resolved - Curious LA-1K Shutdown Problem
To summarize results for future reference:
1. A PolyPhaser surge suppressor (Model IS-50UX-C0, 2kW) was determined to be incompatible with my Palstar LA-1K / Palstar HF-AUTO installation likely due
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Bill Pfost <wpfost@...>
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Re: Resolved - Curious LA-1K Shutdown Problem
Thanks, that makes me feel better about the “pill”s I have.
Bill Grover, N3EYF
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Subject: Re: [la1k] Resolved - Curious LA-1K
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Bill Grover
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Re: Resolved - Curious LA-1K Shutdown Problem
Yes-the “pill”(as Alpha Delta calls the gas tube arrestor) is installed in the switch.
Bill Pfost
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Bill Pfost <wpfost@...>
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Re: Resolved - Curious LA-1K Shutdown Problem
Including the arrestor I'm assuming.
Bill, N3EYF
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Bill Grover
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Re: Resolved - Curious LA-1K Shutdown Problem
So far, the Alpha Delta Coax Switch works great with the LA-1K.
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Bill Pfost <wpfost@...>
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Re: Band data cable with a TS-590SG much shorter TX switching
For what its worth. I had nothing but issues with the rf detection in normal mode. Im using an ftdx5000. Once i went direct, all my issues have disappeared. Without a dummy load even. All modes. All
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Barry
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Re: Resolved - Curious LA-1K Shutdown Problem
I use one. It works fine.
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2020 7:06 AM
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Subject: Re: [la1k] Resolved - Curious LA-1K Shutdown Problem
I'm considering the use of an Alpha Delta Coax
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ghrobbins2@...
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Band data cable with a TS-590SG much shorter TX switching
Just putting this in here for anyone else with a TS-590SG (likely any radio
that will provide band data).
I initially was running with only the PTT cable and using RF for band
switching. The Kenwood
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Chris E.
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Re: Resolved - Curious LA-1K Shutdown Problem
I'm considering the use of an Alpha Delta Coax Switch to ground the line when not in use.? That switch may be operated without the gas tube (AD calls it a "pill").? I can test to see if the pill
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Bill Pfost <wpfost@...>
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Re: Resolved - Curious LA-1K Shutdown Problem
Bill:
Don't forget to terminate the line with a short to protect the line from being damaged by high voltage during a strike.
Also, if you disconnect a transmission line inside of your house, be
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Chuck Scott <cscott@...>
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Re: Resolved - Curious LA-1K Shutdown Problem
Bill:
Things about PolyPhaser (and other) protectors that can be a problem.
* Wrong selection for the frequency and power range
* Damage from previous strikes or event nearby strikes
* Perhaps the
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Chuck Scott <cscott@...>
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Re: Resolved - Curious LA-1K Shutdown Problem
Further investigation shows that any surge suppressor in the transmission line of my non-resonant antenna is not likely to work.? I am left with the direct grounding of my CWSByteMark 9:1 balun (
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Bill Pfost <wpfost@...>
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Re: Convert the LA-1K for 2-30 MHz Operation for MARS / CAP / Gov
My LA-1K was updated by Palstar to current production improvements.? The improvements were discrete component changes and replacement of three low-pass filters.? The amp was also checked for
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Bill Pfost <wpfost@...>
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Re: Resolved - Curious LA-1K Shutdown Problem
Not yet.? Tomorrow I will try the AD alone.? I will report results here.
Bill Pfost
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Bill Pfost <wpfost@...>
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Re: Resolved - Curious LA-1K Shutdown Problem
Did you try it with the Alpha Delta alone? What happened?
Bill, N3EYF
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Bill Grover
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Re: Resolved - Curious LA-1K Shutdown Problem
Which are you using, Brian?? The 3kW version?
Bill Pfost
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Bill Pfost <wpfost@...>
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Re: Resolved - Curious LA-1K Shutdown Problem
Bill,
Currently using Morgan HF arrestors on my two HF antennas (non resonant) and no issues with Palstar amp or tuner. Might be worth a look. Your mileage may vary.
Brian (W0BSF)
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fletchbs@...
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Resolved - Curious LA-1K Shutdown Problem
My LA-1K was flawless into my dummy load.? It was flawless into the dummy load attached to the HF-AUTO tuner.? When I connected my non-resonant dipole to the HF-AUTO and tried to operate my LA-1K,
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Bill Pfost <wpfost@...>
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Re: Rig Cable
I had nothing but bypass issues with the rf detection on all bands all modes. I recently went direct and it resolved all my bypass issues. Even with cw. It stays put now. Yes, i noticed the amp will
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Barry
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