TS850. Want 300mW output by use of ALC.
 

Hi all,
I want to drive a transverter from my TS850.
I know there's a mod that's available for the rig but it is
a bit OTT as it required extensive mods.

I an thinking of building an attenuator (20dB) to take the
rig from 30w to 320mW to drive the TVTR. However I am wondering
how the ALC control might be used to help.

Will the ALC input on the radio be able to hold the radio at
300mW directly? I don't really think it will so I will probably
use the attenuator and use the ALC to hold the radio down to 30w.

Has anyone use dthe ALC dierctly on this radio? Seems it is a -V
input, but having never had to interface to this I am not sure.
Electronically I'm fine so any advice on the expected signals to
the rigs ALC would be appreciated.

I will also build a small sequencing unit to ensure the PTT is
applied nicely to the various units.

TIA..

Robert