Yes, that's all there is to it. Allan Bacon-3 wrote: > > To confirm what I think you are saying here is? > > RCA plug on a wire from the K3 KEY OUT (RCA/Phono) to the RELAY RCA on the > Amp ? > > Thus keying the K3, also keys the amp? > > 73, > Al > W6GBG > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: NZ0T <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 8:50:40 AM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] AL-811H Amp and K3 > > > David, > > I run the Al-811 (3 tubes otherwise the same as the 811H) with my K3 and > interface is very easy. There is no need to use ALC just adjust the K3 > power output so you are not overdriving the amp. With my setup that's > around 60- 70 watts out. You just need a simple cable with RCA plugs as > the > keying line and you are good to go. > > GL and 73, > > Buill NZ0T > > > David Wilburn wrote: >> >> I will be picking up an AL-811H soon. I was first licensed in 2001 >> and I have never had an amp. The 811 requires a 15ms delay, and I >> noticed that the firmware now supports up to a 20ms delay, so I should >> be good there. >> >> The 811 documentation talks quite a bit about the use of ALC, and the >> K3 documentation talks quite a bit about NOT using ALC. I'm not sure >> where to go with this. Anyone using a K3 with an 811? Do I need to >> use ALC with it? >> >> I am trying to get everything ready for the upcoming contests, so >> timing is becoming an issue. >> >> The current manual says to see the website to see if you need the mod >> kit. The website says to see the mod kit manual, to see if you need >> to the mod kit. The manual does not say anything about how to >> determine if you need the mod kit, so I assume that if -12v ALC is >> needed, the mod needs to be done. Is this correct? >> >> I do not see any mention in the K3 documentation about connecting to >> amps. It looks like the key out is used to key the amp. The manual >> says up to 200v DC @ 5A. The 811 documentation only mentions 12v, and >> gets grounded for keying the amp. Do I need any other devices inline >> for keying the amp? >> -- >> >> David Wilburn >> NM4M >> http://www.nm4m.com >> K2 - S/N 5982 >> K3 - S/N 766 >> Latest Firmware >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Post to: [email protected] >> You must be a subscriber to post to the list. >> Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): >> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm >> Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com >> >> > > -- > View this message in context: > http://n2.nabble.com/AL-811H-Amp-and-K3-tp1328824p1328843.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [email protected] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [email protected] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > >
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