Does the Kenwood have a inline 12V power supply option like the Icom 821? I can't seem to find it? Or do I need to connect a separate power lead to my ARR mastmount amp?
73 Pieter ZS1PK/M0PAK
Hello Piet,
The real question to ask is what the current draw of the ARR mast mounted preamplifier with internal relays will be, and if the Kenwood TS-2000 can source that current.
Others can comment as to the Kenwood's capability, but you can measure the current draw of the ARR.
I suspect the Kenwood may not be rated for that current and either an external DC injector is needed to put DC on the coax or other wiring direct to the ARR is needed.
A sequencer could be used to source the current and under MIC PTT control would properly turn it off during TX.
Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr
Pieter Kotze wrote:
Does the Kenwood have a inline 12V power supply option like the Icom 821? I can't seem to find it? Or do I need to connect a separate power lead to my ARR mastmount amp?
73 Pieter ZS1PK/M0PAK
The quick answer is that unfortunately, the Kenwood TS-2000 doesn't have the ability to send 12 volts to external amplifiers via the coax line; if that is what you are asking.
73 de W4AS Sebastian
On Jun 25, 2009, at 8:54 AM, Stan W1LE wrote:
Hello Piet,
The real question to ask is what the current draw of the ARR mast mounted preamplifier with internal relays will be, and if the Kenwood TS-2000 can source that current.
Others can comment as to the Kenwood's capability, but you can measure the current draw of the ARR.
I suspect the Kenwood may not be rated for that current and either an external DC injector is needed to put DC on the coax or other wiring direct to the ARR is needed.
A sequencer could be used to source the current and under MIC PTT control would properly turn it off during TX.
Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr
Pieter Kotze wrote:
Does the Kenwood have a inline 12V power supply option like the Icom 821? I can't seem to find it? Or do I need to connect a separate power lead to my ARR mastmount amp?
73 Pieter ZS1PK/M0PAK
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