[ICOM] Relay for IC-7100 driving a linear amp

[Kenneth Case]

Hi Jerry,

Thanks for the info and link.  It looks like "theheathkitshop" has a
product that would definitely work and even do a lot more than I even
need.  I appreciate your time and trouble to get back to me.

73, Ken K5KC
Kenneth E. Case
1525 S Boulder Creek Drive
Stillwater, OK  74074-2498  USA
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On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 2:41 PM Jerry Kessler <N4JL at att.net> wrote:

> A new version of the Ampkeyer is now in production from the Heathkit
> Shop.  See:
>
> https://www.theheathkitshop.com/page20/index.html
>
> Also, as pointed out by KK2DOG below, there are some commercial cable
> products that are plug-and-play with Icom.
>
> Jerry, N4JL
>
>
> At 02:19 PM 3/29/2019, KK2DOG in NY wrote:
> >Look for something like "amp relay cable" on eBay. I use a device
> >called an Amp Keyer but they are no longer in business. MFJ might sell
> one too.
> >
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> >From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net <icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on
> >behalf of r norris via Icom <icom at mailman.qth.net>
> >Sent: Friday, March 29, 2019 1:45:49 PM
> >To: ICOM Reflector
> >Subject: Re: [ICOM] Relay for IC-7100 driving a linear amp
> >
> >
> >
> > > On Mar 29, 2019, at 12:56, Kenneth Case <kencase66 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > I have an IC-7100 and would like to use it to drive an amplifier (e.g.,
> > > Alpha 87A).  The IC-7100 manual shows a circuit for connecting to the
> > > "relay" connector on the amp using a relay (and a specified switching
> > > diode), but does not make any suggestions on the relay.  Can anyone
> > > recommend a specific relay and a place to buy it?  Thanks!
> > >
> > > Ken
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> >Check the voltage and current of the Alpha relay and the specs of the
> Icom.
> >
> >If it's 12 volts, you might be able to key directly.  Although, it's
> >not a real bad idea to have a interface.
> >
> >You do need a relay for the old Drake and Heath amps with 110 volt
> switching.
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