Bill Coleman N2BC wrote:
> Traian, the TS-850 transverter output goes to the "IF OUT" jack (RCA phone
> jack). To enable the transverter, the internal cable to the jack gets
> replugged - this of course disables the IF OUT capability. When the
> transverter relay is picked by applying 12V thru an RFC to the IF OUT jack,
> the Kenwood's output pre-driver is switched by the relay to the IF OUT jack.
You are right Bill.
>
>
> I will be connecting the Kenwood's normal high power output to the RECEIVE
> side of the Harris T/R relay. So... when the transverter is OFF (barefoot),
> the 100W output flows thru the Harris coax relay to the antenna. I
> interlock the transverter enabling with the Harris HV on line.
Thats interesting.
This is the actual configuration the RF-110A was used.
Separate input and output.
Good luck, and please keep us informed.
73,
Traian
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>
> In either case, in receive the TS-850 "listens" via the Harris T/R relay.
>
> So, even if there is some failure in the Kenwood... the only place the
> Kenwood 100W PA goes is to the RX side of the Harris coax relay.
>
> I hope to document my connection scheme & a slight mod I made to the Harris
> power control on my home pages in a few days.
>
> 73, Bill
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> Bill Coleman N2BC
> http://home.stny.rr.com/n2bc
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