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Re: [Amps] SB-221 Problem - Slow on the uptake

To: Rex Lint <rex@lint.mv.com>
Subject: Re: [Amps] SB-221 Problem - Slow on the uptake
From: James Colville <jimw7ry@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:14:35 -0800
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Sounds like your exciter has a problem...Or it has a problem with the load
(amplifier).  Why not simply key the amplifier BEFORE you put the rig into
transmit mode?


73
Jim W7RY



On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 9:01 AM, Rex Lint <rex@lint.mv.com> wrote:

> Hi Wizards,
>
> After I replaced the TR relay, the amp seems to take a 20 milliseconds to
> develop full output.  That tends to clip off part of the first CW
> character.
>
>
> We jumpered the bias ON, then switched the AMP KEY relay and the output is
> not up to full output right away, so we determined it's not the bias.  We
> disconnected the ALC circuit at the joint with the output from the input
> circuits, and still no joy.  Other recent mods:  rebuilt the bias circuit
> after parasitic incident, including replacing zener.
>
> Any ideas as to what might cause this?
>
>      -Rex-
>
>     K1HI
>       Rex Lint
>       Merrimack, NH
>
>
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