Tom Rauch <w8ji@contesting.com> wrote:
>If the relays in the amp are properly sequenced, dropping the relay
>line won't hurt a thing.
That sounds right. Thanks. Sorry -- I was guilty of mindlessly parroting
the advice on RFApplications' website. Perhaps someone from RFApplications
will chime in to enlighten us?
>I'd be reluctant to use application of ALC voltage as the sole means
>of shutting off the exciter, because ALC lines can be a bit slow and
>you also must depend on an external negative supply. Anything
>gets unplugged or shorted and you have no protection.
>
>If I used ALC, I'd be darned sure I also dropped the antenna relays
>during a fault.
Sensible advice. Thanks again.
73 de Chuck W1HIS
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