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mmmmmmmmm, a break out box. I will have to add that to my Christmas list for 
santa Clause. Smile.

God bless,
Mark



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-----Original Message----- 
From: Steve Dresser
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 8:05 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: response from the Amaritron AL811 E-mail List Re Tripping Relay

Tom,

That LDG break-out box is worth every penny you pay for it.  I have mine
connected to the 13-pin DIN connector on the 590 and use it for getting to
the input and output on the back of the radio.  If I had to, I could use it
on the DIN connector that controls the amplifier, but I haven't had to do
that because the RB-704 works quite well for me.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 19:22
Subject: Re: response from the Amaritron AL811 E-mail List Re Tripping Relay


> Steve:
>
> I really do not believe my amp has a grid protection unit installed.
>
> It was never mentioned when I was working with the original seller of the
> unit, and, if it was in there, I would think he would have said something,
> if for no other reason than to further justify his asking price.
>
> So, for now, I'm going to take your advice, and the advice of others on
> the
> list, and start with the simple things first.
>
> Unfortunately, I never purchased that LDG break-out box, and I'm now
> starting to re-think that decision.
>
> As you say, it would sure come in handy for something like this.
>
> I'll keep you and everyone  posted.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Steve Forst
> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 6:21 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: response from the Amaritron AL811 E-mail List Re Tripping
> Relay
>
> Tom,
>
> I've put in more than my 2 cents on this one so what's another penny or
> 2?   I think part of the problem  starts with  using the term "relay
> tripping".    This kind of gives the idea of an amp  going off line due
> to a fault as a result of some protection  device.    W8JI seems to
> think your amp has a  optional grid protection unit and I think everything
> he says is based on that.  I had mentioned the possibility of this grid
> protection thing a few days ago at the start of this thread, but didn't
> think your amp had this option.
>
> Maybe a better discription of your problem is something like "T/R relay
> clicking at odd and infrequent times".
>
> Most of the amature detecctives on the list (including me) thinkthe
> problem is external to the amp:    Amp buffer, PTT, control cables, or
> whatever.
>
> I know you want to get to the bottom of this, but don't tear the station
> down to the foundation before trying some of the simple things.
>
> BTW, a few years ago there was some discussion of  an LDG breakout box.
>  you had mentioned you had put this on your list of things to get.   if
> you have one, you can use it as an interface between radio and amp.
> Otherwise, to get the buffer out of line, you will need to build, buy,
> or steal the proper cable.    If you have the LDG box laying around you
> can do a quick and dirty interface with a couple of RCA cables and see if
> the buffer is bad.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
> 

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