Up to you, but to me, it's rarely if ever needed and just something else to 
break. I have several friends who have had more problems with it than it's 
worth and got rid of that box and just opted to the straight cable.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 12:54 PM
Subject: Re: ARB704 Buffer Box Question


> Personally, I'd keep it.  I like the added safety, then there is no
> question you're protecting the internal relay.
> 73
> Butch
> WA0VJR
> Node 3148
> Wallace, ks.
>
>
> On Sun, 30 Nov 2014, 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
>>
>>
>>
>>