Re: [amsat-bb] Protecting Downconverter - Idea #2

[KB7WW Art Moe <kb7ww@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Mike,

Also need to think about the VOX line that is in use in the CW mode on
most rigs.

Art
KB7WW

Mike Koenig wrote:
> 
> Okay--I just realized that I forgot that the converter may still be in line
> after the power is switched off. (At least I caught it myself)
> 
> Design # 2 includes a relay coax switch that in the OFF position has the
> radio connected to the antenna and in the ON position has the converter in
> line.
> This relay would be switched, either directly or indirectly, when the power
> is switched on to the converter.  The PTT line break would still be required
> and
> the break would occure when the converter is turned ON.
> 
> I think I'm closer to the solution now (maybe).
> 
> Mike Koenig
> N0PFF
> 
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