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

[JK]

Just Use any low current 12V Relay that won't exceed the current your 
radio can switch.


Jay   NE2Q


On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 08:49 PM, Kenneth Case wrote:

> Hi Bill,
>
> Will look at their site and give them a call tomorrow as needed. 
> Thank you!
>
> 73, Ken K5KC
> Kenneth E. Case
> 1525 S Boulder Creek Drive
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>
> On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 7:46 PM B Riches via Icom wrote:
>
>>  Talk to HRO - rig saver I think.
>> 73,
>> Bill, WA2DVU
>>     On Friday, March 29, 2019, 8:37:11 PM EDT, Kenneth Case <
>> kencase66 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>  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
>> 405-747-4313 (Office and Cell)
>> 405-377-7586 (Home and Fax)
>> kencase66 at gmail.com
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 2:41 PM Jerry Kessler  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  on
>>>> behalf of r norris via Icom 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  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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