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The document describes a Zener diode regulator circuit designed to provide 13.5v from a higher voltage rail, emphasizing the importance of using a current limiting resistor to prevent damage from shorts. It outlines the functions of various events related to switching antenna relays and amplifier bias, detailing their voltage and current specifications. Additionally, it explains mechanisms to prevent hot-switching of antenna relays and ensure proper operation of the blocking circuit during critical transitions.

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Schematic

The document describes a Zener diode regulator circuit designed to provide 13.5v from a higher voltage rail, emphasizing the importance of using a current limiting resistor to prevent damage from shorts. It outlines the functions of various events related to switching antenna relays and amplifier bias, detailing their voltage and current specifications. Additionally, it explains mechanisms to prevent hot-switching of antenna relays and ensure proper operation of the blocking circuit during critical transitions.

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Thi is just a simple Zener diode regulator

with a current amplifier (Q10) designed to


provide 13.5v from the 24 to 55v rail. If you
plan to use this accessory, always use a
current limiting resistor in series with the
power feed to Q10 to protect against
accidental shorts on the 12v rail. Without
this current limiting, a short on the low
voltage rail will short Q10 and open the
Zener, placing 24 to 50v on the 13.5v rail.
A 25 ohm 25w resistor is recommended
for 50v feeds.

If swr signal is negative, use


only jumper J1. If positive, use
only jumpers J2 and J3.

Event 1 is normally used to switch


antenna relays. Designed to pull the
relay return line to ground (up to
100v @ 3 amps max)

Event 2 is normally used to switch


on amplifier bias (12v bias port provided)
and can simultaneously operate
other devices, such as a high
current FET power switch (used
to gate VDD to the amplifier).
Designed to pull a control line to
ground (up to 28v @ 300 ma max)
this audio oscillator and rectifier generate a negative ALC voltage
used to block the output from a driving tramsmitter or transceiver

Event 3 is used by the control board to


block RF from the driving radio at critial
times (when antenna relays are switching
state). It does this by gating a blocking
voltage on the ALC port (normally routed to
the ALC input to the driving radio).

Q5 prevents hot-switching antenna relays in the case where Q6 is a block release switch. It removes the ALC blocking
the operator might switch the amplifier into bypass mode voltage when triggered by event 3 of the sequencer
while still transmitting with the driver. It does this by
maintaining suppy voltage to the blocking circuit between
events 3 and 1, blocking driver output until after event 1
releases the relays.

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