Good thinking on the 480 possibility, Steve. And, yes, I still do have the
amp interface cable for that rig.
I also have a TS570 here that I bought in the same estate sale where I
picked up the Tentec Scout which I'm going to be selling. The 570 will not
be on my list of items to sell, though, since it gives me yet another backup
possibility if the 480 or 590 should go south.
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Steve Forst
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 9:53 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: ARB704 Buffer Box Question
Tom,
Another reason to keep what you have is if the 590 goes south, you could
pull the 480 out of the RV and still be good. I assume you still have the
cable from the buffer to the 480.
Also if you threw it in with the amp, it really just becomes a freeby.
Good luck with all this stuff,
Steve KW3A
On 11/30/2014 9:46 AM, Tom Behler wrote:
> Steve:
>
> I didn't think of the cable issue. Based on that, I think I'll jjust
> keep the buffer box and call it good. It certainly can't hurt.
>
> Thanks for the input.
>
> As you can tell, I'm still learning and trying to figure all of this out!
> (smile)
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Steve Forst
> Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 8:26 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: ARB704 Buffer Box Question
>
> Tom,
>
> You can go either way, but if you get rid of the buffer, you will
> need to buy or build an interface cable. 7 pin din at the radio end,
> and either 1 or 2 RCA plugs at the amp end, depending on if you want
> to connect ALC or not.
>
> You can find cables online from ebay and other places. Probably
> around $20 shipped unless you find a real deal.
>
>
> Guess you have to weigh the cost of the new cable against whatever
> value the buffer has on the used market.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
> On 11/30/2014 8:04 AM, Tom Behler wrote:
>> Hello, all.
>>
>>
>>
>> As you know, I am seriously considering replacing my Tentec 238A
>> manual tuner and Amaritron AL811H tube amplifier with an external
>> auto-tuner that will accommodate high power, and an Amaritron ALS600
>> solid-state anp. The tuner and amp will be interfaced with my TS590.
>>
>>
>>
>> I currently have an ARB704 buffer box between my TS590 and my
>> Amaritron AL811H. This was suggested by our late friend Kevin (K7RX)
>> as a way to help protect the relays in the rig.
>>
>>
>>
>> I am wondering if the ARB704 buffer box would be needed for the new
setup?
>> One way of thinking is that if I have it, I might as well keep using
>> it as an extra layer of protection for the rig. On the other hand,
>> if it's not necessary, perhaps I could throw it in with my AL811H
>> when I put it up for sale.
>>
>>
>>
>> Any opinions on this would be appreciated.
>>
>>
>>
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>>
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