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Reviews Categories | Interfaces: radio to computer; radio to amplifier | AmpKeyer Interface Help


Reviews Summary for AmpKeyer Interface
AmpKeyer Interface Reviews: 43 Average rating: 4.9/5 MSRP: $49.95
Description: Use your new rig to key an old linear amplifier. Many older linear amps require a higher contact voltage and current rating to key an amp than is built into the newer rigs. This device solves that problem.
More info: http://www.theheathkitshop.com/page13/_ampkeyer.html
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W9JH Rating: 5/5 Aug 11, 2009 09:28 Send this review to a friend
Quality product!  Time owned: more than 12 months
A quality product that performs as advertised and is a great value. I use one between a ProIII and a 30L-1. It works like a champ. I really like the Standby feature so I don’t have to turn the power switch off at the amp when wanting to run barefoot but still keep the amp powered up.

73, Jack W9JH
 
N8ERM Rating: 5/5 Mar 29, 2009 12:43 Send this review to a friend
Fantastic Product  Time owned: more than 12 months
I now have three of the interfaces. Have a problem with the instructions, go to school. Don't like the fact that all the cables are not included, buy another brand of interface. The Heath kit Shop tells you exactly what your getting so why whine later. Mike, I will continue buying your products because they are the best. The customer service is outstanding.
 
K3CN Rating: 5/5 Jan 28, 2009 18:57 Send this review to a friend
Very fine unit  Time owned: 0 to 3 months
I bought this interface for connecting my Ameritrom Al80A to the Kenwood TS 870. I found the instructions to be confusing so sent Mike an email. I got my response within 2 hours. Great service.
I use the MOSFET out to the amp. used a stereo cable to power the interface from the 12v connection on the amp and relay to the amp. Works for me without problems. Great insurance when using older amps with new tranceivers.
 
W3TUA Rating: 5/5 Jan 8, 2009 08:21 Send this review to a friend
Great Little Box  Time owned: more than 12 months
I first saw this little amp keyer interface while operating another ham's station. After doing a little web research I decided to buy one myself.

Very well built and it is powered by my amp's 12-vdc accessory plug. Too easy!
 
AA4UC Rating: 5/5 Jan 8, 2009 05:38 Send this review to a friend
Excellent Little Device  Time owned: 0 to 3 months
What more can be said about this well made interface. Customer Service was also outstanding. I use it to key my Heathkit SB-200 with my Yeasu FT-1000MP. I purchased this device rather than install the Harbach mod since the Ampkeyer can be used with any future amplifier I might purchase. If I could give it a 6 I would.
 
WB7TXG Rating: 5/5 Dec 29, 2008 19:06 Send this review to a friend
Great Product!  Time owned: 0 to 3 months
Super fast email response when I placed the order. Received email stating the item had been high demand. None were in stock but being made. I received mine in about 7 days with an email prior stating the item was shipped along with other parts I ordered.

It works, and works great! Small footprint, low current requirement. My newer radios are protected as well as my older ones and I like th standby feature.

If you need a buffer (interface) between your old style amp ( like my SB221 ) then get this. It will save your new radio as well as protect your vintage gear.
 
W9LVM Rating: 5/5 Aug 19, 2008 11:04 Send this review to a friend
Good Product!  Time owned: 0 to 3 months
Saw one who gave it a 3! If you got it from MFJ or any one you would not get a power connector! Needed a interface for my FT-1000MP and SB-200 and this is the BEST unit I have seen!
 
N3AHC Rating: 5/5 Jun 25, 2008 14:08 Send this review to a friend
Great relay interface  Time owned: 0 to 3 months
I've had this little box for about 10 weeks and it works fantastic. I read about it here on eham and had to have one. I emailed the Heathkit guy and placed an order. About a week later it showed up. It's about the same price as the one Ameritron makes. The best part is it's cute as hell with the little LED lights. I'm using it with a Yaesu FT-450 into a Ameritron AL80B. The interface cable came from the CWMan on ebay. He sells ready made cables for most Transceivers, just plug and play.
 
DL8RDL Rating: 5/5 May 28, 2008 19:25 Send this review to a friend
Perfect! Plug and Play!  Time owned: 3 to 6 months
Hi from Germany!

The time came to use a Yaesu FL2100Z with my FT100. I thought: just connect them and off we go. But FT100 wasn´t able to switch the FL2100Z. I found the AmpKeyer in the net, bought it and NOW it worked! Just connecting and off it went!

I like the AmpKeyer - it works easy and reliable as it can be!

Greetings,
Lenz, DL8RDL
 
W3TUA Rating: 5/5 Mar 8, 2008 05:26 Send this review to a friend
A Gem  Time owned: more than 12 months
I first used one at another ham's shack. It's cheap insurance when it comes to protecting the keying circuit on my Icom Pro3.

Very well-built and easy to use. Get one!
 
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