Thanks to the 15 or so hams who contacted me offline to assist with this issue. The resolution:
1. The RTR-1A units are working fine (no surprise there) 2. It is NOT operator error (BIG surprise there) After some more research on different message boards, and a great discussion with Rod at DX Engineering, I learned that the TS480SAT 8-pin mini DIN connector ground does NOT connect to chasis ground! Therefore, the RTR-1A won't function as I was trying to set it up. Thanks to Dan, YO3IRM, I was able to get the unit hooked up and working perfectly. For any other hams using a TS480SAT, see the attached GIF for how this was resolved. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be [email protected] http://wd4elg.blogspot.com From: Mark Lunday [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 12:29 AM To: '[email protected]' Subject: Help needed with RTR-1A am trying to set this up for a separate receive antenna. I had it working with my Flex 3000 before I sold that rig. Now I am trying to use it with my TS-480SAT. I actually have TWO identical units. Both are exhibiting the same behavior: without even connecting the RCA ground plug, I cannot get the units to switch between receive antenna and transmit antenna using the toggle on the front of the unit. (I think that's how I accidentally ordered the second unit 6 years ago, I thought the first one had an issue after moving my shack, but somehow I hooked everything up and it worked fine). I can receive RF from the transmit antenna jack through the RTR-1A to the TS480. This is the default behavior with power off. With the power on, I see the same behavior for both units, and regardless of the toggle setting on the right hand side (RX ANT or MAIN ON). Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be [email protected] http://wd4elg.blogspot.com _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
