I haven't looked, but I think that box was discontinued a while backk.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.
On
Wed, 12 Mar 2014, Mark Torgerson wrote:
> 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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