[hpsdr] REV and FWR power inputs Hermes -HPSDR

[Tim O'Rourke]

I may get some of this a bit wrong as it was a late night in shack and wrighting this from memory ay work!
HPSDR has 2 FWR/REV power inputs connections, one set on Penelope and the other on Mercury. If you choose ALEX the power comes from Mercury if not then Penelope (Db25 Connector).

Now with Hermes there is an ALEX header for FWR/REV input however I do not see the equilvient input that mirrors Penelope inputs. Except I see pins 10 and 11 on J16 are Aux Analog inputs. Could these be used as FWR/REV inputs to mimic Penelope inputs on Db25 connector?

The reason I ask is the it would simplify using Hercules Amp. If you select Hercules amp in external control screen it could tell software to use these inputs as Fwr/Rev inputs.

While we are on subject (sorta) of Alex and Hermes what is the plan on connector to use for Alex control on end plates?? If I need to run a connection from Hercules to Alex inputs I would like to use what is planned for later.

Software question:
On calibration screen there is a TX calibration box, I can not seem to get this to work, it may be that I am using power input on Penelope and not from Alex. 

Sorry if I am missing a few details it was a late session, good news is Hermes is controlling band relays now on Hercules. Have not tried running smoke through just yet.

Tim  

Tim O'Rourke 
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