What firmware release is he running?
73, Dick WC1M
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NJ0IP [mailto:Rick@dj0ip.de]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 4:25 PM
> To: Tentec@Contesting. Com
> Subject: [TenTec] QSK/QRQ problem with Orion / ACOM 2000A
>
>
> One of our local hams is having problems mating his Orion 564
> to his ACOM 2000A (automatic linear). The problem is only
> when trying to run full QSK at speeds above 40 wpm. In SSB or
> when running slower speeds, everything works just fine.
>
> First he tried to use the QSK keying loop, but found at high
> speeds, the characters were being shortened to the extent
> that the code was not readable.
>
> The next step was to key the amp in the normal fashion, as if
> it were not a QSK amp. He adjusted the keying delay to give
> the amp time to switch its TR relay.
>
> The problem when running this way is, the 2000A gives an error
> message: "ARC Fault", which I believe indicates a bad SWR
> between the TX and the AMP. Sounds to me like the amp's
> relay isn't switching fast enough.
>
> This problem only occurs when a dit is keyed.
> If he keys a dah, there is not problem.
>
> Has anyone used the ACOM 2000A with the Orion successfully
> under these conditions, or, does anyone have any suggestions
> of how he might successfully use the two together for high-speed CW?
>
> Tnx es 73
> Rick
>
>
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