Hi Phil, Key out is driven by a very rugged N-channel MOSFET.
73, Wayne N6KR On Dec 23, 2009, at 9:01 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: > I noticed from the documentation that the K3 Key out line can handle > up to 200 VDC and 5 amps. I assume this means that when the key out > is closed that it can handle 5 amps of current. > > So, I am curious, what kind of switch mechanism is used for TR > switching. Is this an actual relay or is it some kind of transistor > switch. I am guessing transistor based switch but this is where I > started wondering about the 200 VDC and 5 amp capability thing. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html