Re: [TenTec] relay delay in Tentec QSK amps

["Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>]

This is an excellent way to handle switching where one has a non-QSK 
transceiver or one that does not provide a keying loop.
73
Bob, K4TAX

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "N4NT" <mike_n4nt@embarqmail.com>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 8:25 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] relay delay in Tentec QSK amps


> I use a Centurion with an Omni-C.  I plug my key into the amplifier and put
> a jumper cable from "Key Out" on the amp over to the Omni.  It shouldn't
> matter the delay because the amp will not key the rig until it is ready. 
> I
> experience no trouble even at 35 or 40 wpm with the keying done that way.
>
> 73, Mike N4NT
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Allan Taylor" <k7gt.cw@gmail.com>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 9:12 PM
> Subject: [TenTec] relay delay in Tentec QSK amps
>
>
> > I am considering purchasing an Elecraft K3. This radio does not,
> > unfortunately, have a QSK keying loop to directly
> > interface with my Tentec amps. Does someone on this reflector know the
> > delay in the collective relays of either/both the
> > Tentec Titan (original) or Hercules II amps? This would be useful in
> > setting up QSK in an alternative way--without a
> > keying loop. I would guess on the order of 5 msec or so, but would
> > like hard numbers to mull over.
> >
> > --
> > 73     Allan    K7GT
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