Hello Bob,
Time for a sequencer. IC-910H can not handle all of the current needed for the transfer relays, nor the 28 VDC for these relays.
Sequencers are made by DEMI, JWM Engineering, ARRL Handbook has them, ARR makes 'em.
Grab the MIC PTT line before it gets to the IC-910H, feed it to the sequencer input. Sequencer output #1 supplies DC power to the mast mounted preamplifier. Sequencer output #2 drives the PA PTT input (Sequencer output #3 drives the IPA or transverter PTT input) you do not use... Sequencer #4 output drives the transceiver PTT input on the MIC connector. Feed the MIKE audio directly into the mike connector The DEMI sequencer has isolated relay output contacts with decent ampacity ~ 2A use to switch the 28 VDC to the PA bypass relays.
My sequencer is in a separate diecast box.
You are at the point where the IC-910H alone, can not do what you want, safely and reliably.
Depending on the size of the coaxial RF relays, a DEMI (RVD) relay voltage doubler may be appropriate. Takes in 12 VDC and will toggle a 28 VDC coaxial relay with PTT control.
Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr
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Hello
Before I do something stupid. I need to know a good way of using my 910 to switch a KJ6KO amp. In my application I am using a series of external relays to "switch around" the amp for 1296 receive. The Acc socket pin 3 seems to have a low voltage on it. I will be switching a couple of 28V relays as well a switching on the amp. Has anyone been here?
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