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Re: [TenTec] Orion with Drake L7

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion with Drake L7
From: "Michael Tope" <W4EF@dellroy.com>
Reply-to: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 21:10:22 -0700
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Neil Kutchera" <k4njk@bellsouth.net>


>I just finishing rebuilding my Drake L7 and I would like to use it 
> with my Ten Tec Orion.  Can I connect the Orion's AMP1 connection 
> directly to the L7 VOX RELAY line or do I need an external keying 
> interface?  I have been unable to determine the voltage/current 
> specifications for the Drake's keying circuitry.
> 
> Thanks,
> Neil
> K4NJK


Neil,

My L-7 relay input jack shows an open circuit voltage of 27.7 VDC
and a short circuit current of 3.2 milliamps. I've had no problems
keying it directly with my Omni 6+. Dunno about the specs on the 
Orion, however.

73, Mike W4EF...................................

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