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Toyko Hy-Power HL-45B to Flex1500 Connector
Hi Everyone,
I got my feet wet in SDR by building KB9YIG's Softrock v9.0 Elec./Switched BPF RX, and Rocky software, and I love it!
I have a follow up question -- Just like W0VLL above - I'm also considering buying the Toyko Hy-Power HL-45B (45Watt Amp).
-Now, I've been a ham since 1977, but this will be my 1st Amplifier! So my question is -- What is the correct pin-to-pin wiring between the Flex1500 FlexWire Connector ---- and the THP HL-45B Amp ??
-I've downloaded the FlexWire Connector PinOut Diagram - and the HL-45B Manual. So, do I just make the following 2 wire connector below?? or Do I need to use some Relay and Diode combo?? - and If so, could anyone point me to an easy circuit to build that?
FlexWire Connector ------ THP HL-45B Connector
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Pin1 - Ground------------------------Pin3 - Ground
Pin3 - PTT Out(OpenDrain)-----------Pin2 - STBY (When Grounded, amp will become TX State)
Thanks so much!
-Dave, WB7QMR.
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I had a THP HL-50B (now discontinued and replaced by the HL-45) when I owned an FT-817. They are a high quality piece of equipment.
Tim N9PUZ
Flex-1500 Owner
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I'm not sure this answer is complete...an amp is an amp...you put RF in and you get RF out. The Tokyo unit should work with any rig with about 5 watts out. The beauty of its design with the Yaesu FT-817 is that it has a cable that permits fully-automatic band-switching. I'm definitely not an expert on that unit, but I would imagine that it would work with anything if you're willing to do the switching manually. I would think that limiting sales of that amp to only '817 owners who want more power would be a pretty small pond....don't quote me 'cuz I might be all wrong!
73,
GJ
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GJ
Kingston, NJ
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Received my Flex 1500 2 days ago (July 7, 2010) and had it connected and running 20 minutes later temporarily on a desktop PC using XP PRO. I really like the "Pretty Betty" type console which has that "military" style look. It will eventually be used with a laptop PC in the field along with a transverter (Elecraft XV144). Anyway after connecting it, I made 2 nice contacts on 20 meter CW, one in Michigan and the other in Wisconsin. I use an IDIOM Press K5 keyer since even though the 1500 works great as is, I have been using the K5 with all my radios since I am familiar with it's functions. In the field however, the Flex CWX feature will be handy, especially in contests. My Flex 5000A may become jealous however unless I share time with it.
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