One more thing would be to key the amp with a foot switch and then you would 
not have the voltage to worry about.  73



ED K7UC
-----Original Message----- 
From: Butch Bussen
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 2:42 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: RF power amplifier with the TS-590

I forget the voltage and  current ratins on the 590 internal relay, but
it fairly small.  I'd use a buffer if possible, just safer that way.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On
Sun, 30 Nov 2014, Howard Traxler wrote:

> Seems to me there's a connector on the back of the 590 for keying the =
> power amp.  Should one worry about current and/or voltage employed to =
> key the amp?  I have a Dentron Clipperton L that I'd like to use with =
> the 590.  Maybe I should have an intermediate relay to key the amp, huh? =
> Any ideas, please?
>
> The Other Howard, WA9RYF
>
>