Sorry:

Dave is correct.

The ARB704 is powered via the radio.

I just checked.

No additional DC power connection is required.

Again, sorry for the confusion.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Dave Basden
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2014 11:14 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Ameritron ARB 704 relay

I used one with my TS-480, but haven't gotten it set up with my
TS-590 yet.  I did get the cable to do that though.  It's probably not
necessary with even a relatively new amplifier design and my Fl-2100F is
over 30 years old now, but it is convenient.  It avoids wiring your own plug
to attach to the radio.  As I recall, it takes it's power from the TS-590,
so an external power source is unnecessary, but I could be remembering that
wrong.

73,

Dave, W7OQ

At 07:47 AM 8/29/2014, you wrote:
>Are any of you guys on the list using the Ameritron ARB 704 relay 
>buffer between your radio and amplifier and if so how do you like it?  
>If you are using the ARB 704, how do you power it.I have one that I 
>have had for several years and I have lost the wire that I think powers 
>the ARB 704.  I am trying to find out about it so I know if I need for 
>Ameritron to send me a new one or if I can get one made up.  I would 
>like to use this relay with my bedroom radio.  I will appreciate any
suggestions on this.
>
>Thanks much,