[GreenKeys] Loop supplies/ST-6?

[W2HX]

Hi all

For many years, I've used my ST-6 as my TU with its built-in loop supply. These days as I am using a different TU for the 850 shift stuff. I still use my ST-6 but in STDBY (mark hold) mode just to have it supply loop current to the equipment as my CV-2460 expects and external loop supply (but not use the ST-6 as a TU for 850 Hz).

The number of machines on the loop has grown and therefore has been reducing the current that is able to be supplied by the ST-6 as I don't think it was meant to handle more than a few devices. I have maxed out the rheostat in the ST6 (or minimized it as is the case). So I acquired a navy loop supply, designation PP-3495A (attached) that can supply 120VDC at a full 1A output.

I was wondering if anyone has modified an ST-6 to disable its internal loop supply and allow it to be used with an external supply? This way I can use one loop supply regardless of which TU/CV I am using to drive the loop (of course, the unused TU/CV would have to be in bypass/standby/mark-hold mode).

Thanks


73 Eugene W2HX
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