Let me first say that it's a pleasure to have a conversation with you
for a change. That said... you are certainly entitled to you opinion on
the SSB delay. A switchable delay is really quite subjective. If you
really had a problem with the SSB delay... you could opt for no delay
and use the SkyWave's multiplexed "hard" keying feature. This allows
keying the amp when the mic is depressed (in any mode) and holding for
as long as the mic is pushed. It requires a slight mod to the radio...
but no extra wires between radio and amp. Many of the hams running the
SkyWave are using this feature.

www.telstar-electronics.com


DrDeath wrote:
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You are correct... there is one delay for both modes. As the designer,
my feeling is that a switchable AM to SSB delay is not necessary.

As a consumer I feel it is a necessity.

My
experience has been that a reasonable delay can be chosen that is
acceptable to both modes.

I disagree. Maybe the average Joe Blow doesn't mind a slow AM delay or a SSB
that chatters, but I do.

Actually, a slight delay in all modes has a
distinct advantage when the amplifier is mounted in a remote location
such as the trunk of the vehicle. It allows the operator to confirm
that the amplifer was pulled in on the last transmission by numbing the
receive (during the delay) for a very short time after the mic button
is released. Without this effect, the operator has no real way of
confirming the amplifier is operating to some level, since the relay
can't be heard.

You add a LED to the remote switch tie it in with the COR circuit, problem
solved.