[Heathkit] Amp Keying Interface?

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

Just run the amp all the time and the problem is solved and you'll be heard. 
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73
Bob, K4TAX

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rodger" <wq9e at dtnspeed.net>
To: <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 4:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Heathkit] Amp Keying Interface?


>
>> I used Scott's method with my SB-220, a double throw toggle switch in the 
>> keying line EXTERNAL to the amplifier which allowed me to use either the 
>> SB-102 or Drake C line with the amplifier.  Placing the switch in the 
>> position opposite of the rig being used of course placed the SB-220 in 
>> standby...
>>
>> Rodger WQ9E
>>
>> kb0nly wrote:
>>> I wasn't suggesting a toggle switch in the front panel, but whatever..
>>>
>>> Scott
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Brannigan" 
>>> <jbrannig at optonline.net>
>>> To: "Peter Markavage" <manualman at juno.com>; <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 2:49 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Heathkit] Amp Keying Interface?
>>>
>>>
>>>> Yup, a great big toggle switch with a fat paddle on it, mounted below 
>>>> and between the BAND and LOAD knobs
>>>> STBY on one side and OPERATE on the other (using rub-on panel labels 
>>>> for aesthetic purposes).
>>>>
>>>> It should have been in the original design.
>>>>
>>>> Jim
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Sure, that will work or, if you don't care about cosmetics and front
>>>>> panel aesthetics, and knife switch bolted to the front panel will work
>>>>> too.
>>>>>
>>>>> Pete, wa2cwa
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, 1 Aug 2007 12:47:34 -0500 "kb0nly" <kb0nly at mchsi.com> writes:
>>>>>> Or a simple toggle switch inline with relay lead would work also.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Scott
>>>>
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