bob,
isn't that assuming that you're using an external keyer?
I designed a small circuit board that will go inside the argo v and will
provide powermosfet output.
the input is optical coupled to the rig.
the pcb about the size of a quarter.
I'll look around the shack and see if I have a few left.
Mike, WB8VGE
SunLight Energy Systems
The Heathkit Shop
http://www.theheathkitshop.com/
J e e p
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On Aug 8, 2013, at 8:12 AM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote:
> Just remember, making changes of this magnitude might put one in the position
> of a "very underpaid design Engineer". In other words, "if one THINKS they
> know what they are doing, best STOP and ask someone that has done it before
> successfully".
>
> I agree with Rick, adding something like this might be fatal to the radio.
>
> Now lets look at the issue a bit differently. Why not use your keyer with a
> suitable driver to key the amp and to key the radio. It works this way for
> situations where one does not have QSK keying ability when using the
> Centurion amp and some other radio that does not have QSK capability. The
> key is connected to the amp {not the radio} and the keying circuit in the
> amp then keys the radio upon key closure. The AUX connector on the back of
> the ARGO V does have access to the PTT for that reason.
>
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
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