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Re: [TenTec] Jupiter problem - continuing saga

To: n4py3@earthlink.net, Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Jupiter problem - continuing saga
From: dukeshifi <dukeshifi@comcast.net>
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Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:38:41 -0500
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Oh, I MEANT Carl!!!

Gary



> On Feb 24, 2023, at 6:56 PM, Carl Moreschi <n4py3@earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
> All that strongly suggests the key line input is shorted some place. Turning 
> off the keying loop stops it because that just means the transmitter has been 
> keyed but is waiting for TXEN to go to ground.
> 
> 
> 
> Carl Moreschi N4PY
> 127 River Moss Way
> Hertford, NC 27944
> www.n4py.com
> 
> On 2/24/2023 5:36 PM, J.D. MacAulay, WQ8U via TenTec wrote:
>> Feb 23rd WA8VSJ suggested I check the key socket and investigate the 
>> internal keyer.  I have not gotten inside the case yet - limited time.
>> I did go to the menu.  The CW KEYER was turned to "OFF".  I switched it to 
>> "Mode A"; still continued RF output.   I switched it to "Mode B", still 
>> continued RF output.  Same results with the key plug inserted or removed.  I 
>> returned the switch to "OFF".
>> Using the menu I switched the TRANSMITTER  from "ON" to 'OFF'.  The RF 
>> output continued!!   I returned the switch to "ON".
>> Using the menu I switched the KEYING LOOP from "OFF" to "ON". The 
>> transmitting stopped and the receiver was working as normal.  Put the key 
>> plug in; keying had no effect.
>> Hopefully I'll have time this weekend to get the case off.
>> Thanks & 73
>> Mac WQ8U Hillsborough, NC
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