I will let the more qualified guys answer the question better, but:
1) Congratulations - nice birthday present.
2) Check the Jupiter manual. Typically, it only needs an key
line to key the amp.
3) Check the Jupiter manual... it might have a "TX/RX Delay"
setting you can use for matching rig to amp.
"Timing is the Essence of Good Comedy..."
Page 3-5 of the Jupiter user manual call this
Transmitter-to- Receiver "hang time" to guard
against hot switching the rig-amp combination.
You need to consult the amp instruction manual
for any information it might have on how long to
delay it... but usually not much time is necessary - in
the absence of any specific number, I would pick
something in the moderate range, maybe 30 percent
of the maximum time as a starting point.
This is the way I hook up my Omni VII to the Alpha
amps we use at a contest station I sometimes play at.
I just need a key line and the RF, with suitable delay
or what is called "hang time" in the Jupiter manual.
4) Page 3-5 of the user manual addresses external amp
connections.
5) Figure 3-1 on Page 3-6 shows connections and patch
cabling for a) RF output/RF Input and b) Key Line
to key the amp.
Looking at the user manual PDF file... it appears to be one I made for
TenTec a couple of years back as a favor for Scott when he was
still there ... they really should update and reprint it...
Happy trails. Just My take, but I think this is all
ya need. Others more qualified can tell ya better.
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On 5/27/2012 7:45 PM, john brown wrote:
>
> Hi , Everyone 1st time using the list. I have just received from my wife, an
> ALS 600 amp (HAPPY BIRTHDAY) and am looking for info, on how to set it up
> with my Jupiter. I know Ameritron sells a ARB Relay Interface, but they do
> not list a cable for Ten Tec. Is the interface necessary? Do I need to make
> up a cable? If I recall correctly, the Jupiter does not have an external ALC
> output. Any help would be greatly appreciated. TNX John Brown, N2YDF .
> E mail / N2YDF at Hotmail.Com
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