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Recent content by RogerTango

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    RM KL-500: Convert to key line?

    These are the areas I will need more help on sir, the rest I can do myself... Ive already dont the bypass fuse mod and have a 30a in line now. I also use computer power supply fans to cool the heat sink fins, another fan will be added soon to circulate air INSIDE the chassis. I know nothing...
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    RM KL-500: Convert to key line?

    Thank you Cor, you have been both very helpful and friendly. I would like to do some more of these mods, you appear to be the most informative. Would you mind helping me as I do these mods please sir? With a little help, I am sure I can do what is needed to operate the amp without worrying...
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    RM KL-500: Convert to key line?

    JustMe, Thanks so much for a prompt reply. My amp board is rel 4.0, and does not "match" the picture at the website. I ran the website though Google language translation, but I still have some difficulty understanding. The best I can understand, the female RCA is connected between GND and...
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    IC-718 & Manual Antenna Tuners

    It can easily be used with a manual tuner. Set the CW settings to straight key, wire in a switch to emulate the shorting bar on an old CW key (like the J-38), set your power for about 10w output, tune up while sending CW tone. Return to full power when minimum SWR is found. Ideally, 1.5:1 is...
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    RM KL-500: Convert to key line?

    The current VOX setting of the KL-500 works fine, mostly... but Id like to interface it with the key line from my HF radio. When working CW, the KL-500 likes to do a lot of VOX switching. If I disabled VOX all together and manually switched the PTT relay in the amp, Id be happy. Of course I...