Richard,
Not exactly. It is a properly connected and recognized interface
between radio and tuner that causes the radio to drop power and break
the key line ( RCA amp enable jacks) when you tune with the tune button
on the radio.
73, Steve KW3A.
On 1/16/2016 10:48 AM, Richard B. McDonald wrote:
> Hi John,
>
> Of course, I agree with this. That said, reducing the radio's (TS-2000)
> power and placing the amp (1306) into "bypass" (not "standby") is precisely
> what the MFJ-998 is supposed to do when using its "Amp Enable In/Out" RCA
> jacks. And, yet, it is not working. Indeed, it is this automation
> functionality of both the 998 and 1306 for which I have spent a fair amount
> of money over and beyond what I would have paid for equipment that does not
> have such functionality. And, this sort of automation provides an excellent
> backup if I make a mistake flipping switches, or forget altogether to do so.
> What's more, in my shack the 1306 is not within hands reach, so it is that
> much more inconvenient. Hence, I am keen on getting this equipment to
> perform as advertised.
>
> 73,
> Richard KK6MRH
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of John Miller
> Sent: Friday, January 15, 2016 6:13 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Ameritron ALS-1306 Not Going into Bypass Mode During Tuning
>
> Any time I ever had an amplifier, I always tuned in the standby position,
> never with the amp ready to operate. I never had a solid state one but
> assume that's still an option, there is no reason to tune with high power,
> none at all.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Behler
> Sent: Friday, January 15, 2016 7:26 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Ameritron ALS-1306 Not Going into Bypass Mode During Tuning
>
> To clarify my last post on the issue, I never tune with my ALS600 amplifier
> in the operate mode.
>
> I always tune with the amp in stand-by mode, just to be safe, and then, once
> the antenna is tuned, I put the amp in the operate mode.
>
> Sorry for any confusion I might have created with my original reply.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Friday, January 15, 2016 7:12 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Ameritron ALS-1306 Not Going into Bypass Mode During Tuning
>
> Richard:
>
> It is probably because you are auto-tuning at a low output power level,
> which doesn't make the amp bypass mode a necessity.
>
> Perhaps I'm wrong, so I hope others will weigh in as well.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Richard B. McDonald
> Sent: Friday, January 15, 2016 6:47 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Ameritron ALS-1306 Not Going into Bypass Mode During Tuning
>
> Hi!
>
>
>
> With my Kenwood TS-2000, I use both an Ameritron ALS-1306 amp and an MFJ-998
> antenna tuner. Both the 1306 and the 998 are connected to the TS-2000 with
> their respective interface cables. I also have the 998's "Amp Enable
> In/OUT" RCA cables connected to the 1306.
>
>
>
> However, when I press the "Tune" (AT) button on the TS-2000, the 1306 does
> not go into bypass mode during the tuning process. I cannot figure out why
> this is happening : ( I would appreciate any insights anyone has on this.
>
>
>
> 73,
>
> Richard KK6MRH
>
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