This gives me a better idea of what I need.
I am going to use the ALC.
Thanks again to you and everybody else who answered my questions, and 73.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <BLIND-HAMSLISTSERV.ICORS.ORG>
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: Upgraded to general, and a question.
>A little typo on my last one:
>
> Part number for the cable to go from the RB 704 to the Kenwood is PNP 7D.
> These cables are radio specific. The RB 704 buffer comes with 2 cables
> to
> go from the unit to the amp.
>
> No matter what sort of keying buffer, interface, or line you wind up
> with,
> it will need the 7 pin din plug to mate with the 430.
>
> 73 Steve KW3A
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 2:10 PM
> Subject: Re: Upgraded to general, and a question.
>
>
>> Rick,
>>
>> Just for starters:
>>
>> If you need the buffer between the rig and amp because the amps keying
>> voltage is too high, look at the Ameritron RB 704 and the correct cable
>> for your particular radio. I think it is the PNP 704. If I remember
>> right, the 704 does not draw it's needed 12 vdc from the 430 like it does
>> from most other rigs and you will need a wall wart.
>>
>> If it turns out that you don't need a buffer between rig and amp do a
>> google search for W2ENY's home page. He sells a cable that has the 7 pin
>> din on one end for the rig and the 2 RCA plugs at the other end for
>> keying
>> and ALC. He may have a buffer also, but not sure.
>>
>> There are other sources, but hope this gets you going in the right
>> direction.
>>
>> 73, Steve KW3A
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 1:44 PM
>> Subject: Re: Upgraded to general, and a question.
>>
>>
>>>I don't plan to use the amp much until I get a auto tuner that can handle
>>> high power.
>>> I just mainly want to see if it works, or if it needs repaired.
>>> It's been setting around here for a few years, and I don't know how long
>>> it
>>> was unused before I got it.
>>> I plug it in to the wall out let and run it every now and then to try
>>> and
>>> keep everything in good shape.
>>> About the only thing I know about is it was built in 1976.
>>> I still have the original manual and the manual for the 430s.
>>> I'm really not sure of the names of the parts I need to Google it.
>>> I tried looking for keying interface cable and had no luck.
>>> I'm going to try to find a local ham who knows more about the subject
>>> than
>>> I
>>> do, but That's hard to do around this area.
>>> Most hams around here don't know me and don't seem to want to know me,
>>> and
>>> the ones that do are busy they barely have time to get on 2 meters now
>>> and
>>> then.
>>> My call is KB3GOS.
>>> Thanks again for your help and everybody else on the list.
>>> 73
>>
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