I have had 2 customers this week that asked that same question. They had no
idea there was a key line that needed to be connected. Both were first time
amplifier owners and they thought an amp keyed on it's own after RF was
applied. Anytime this happens I try to remember back to my first experience
with Ham radio and how stupid I was made to feel because I didn't magically
know everything. Sometimes you just have to be patient and understanding, bless
their hearts.
----- Original Message -----
From: Carl
To: ww4cox@embarqmail.com ; stevobags@gmail.com ; amps@contesting.com
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 8:21 AM
Subject: Re: [Amps] al-811 wont transmit
Chuckle.
Carl
KM1H
----- Original Message -----
From: <ww4cox@embarqmail.com>
To: <stevobags@gmail.com>; <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 7:57 AM
Subject: Re: [Amps] al-811 wont transmit
Did you forget to hook up the key line between the
amp and radio? The amp won't key without one.
Original Message:
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From: Stevo B stevobags@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:43:55 -0400
To: amps@contesting.com
Subject: [Amps] al-811 wont transmit
Hey Boys and Girls,
I just picked up a used 811. I was told it was tested
prior to me picking
it up with no problems. After a 150 mile car ride the
amp will not
transmit. I have 1700 volts on the plate and when I
key up the rig I get
nothing. No transmit light and no chnage in the
meters on the amp. The rig
is good and putting out as it should.
I only have the coax going from the rig to the amp
and the coax going out to
the antenna.
Any help would be really appreciated!
Steve
N2MAI
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