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Category: Interfaces, Radio to computer, amp, rotor, coax switch, internet

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Review Summary For : AmpKeyer Interface
Reviews: 45MSRP: 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.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.theheathkitshop.com/page13/_ampkeyer.html
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W4WTS Rating: 2019-05-30
Good Product Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
After acquiring another "boat anchor" amplifier, a Hunter Bandit 2000c, I needed a keying buffer of some sort.

After reading several reviews, I decided to give the Ampkeyer a try and placed an order with Mike.

The order arrived, and I hooked it up.....worked fine straight out of the box.

If you need one, you might give the Ampkeyer a try.

Bill
W4WTS
VK6KBY Rating: 2018-09-22
AmpKeyer Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I would recommend the AmpKeyer Works flawlessly. Great With any Radio I have in the shack. A well built product. Mike At The Heathkit Shop. His customer support and email response is outstanding. I own both the Version 1, and now the Version 2 (Great Product,Great service Fair price. Thanks Mike.
W2PRJ Rating: 2013-07-05
excelent product.!! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I went to reomend the ampkeyer and realized I forgot to write a review well it has Worked flawlessly for 5+ Years on my Heathkit Sb 200 And My Kenwood TL 922 ,,It works Great With any Radio I choose,, A Great product, And Mike At The Heathkit Shop has helped me with other problems with my heathkit 301 & 401 He always answers the phone with a cheerfull manner even when he's not feeling well.(Great Product,Great service Fair price
W8JHA Rating: 2013-02-17
Excellent device Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
The AmpKeyer Interface is a well designed unit and a credit to Mike's technical skills. I use the unit to interface a Drake 2NT with a Drake L4B using a Y-cable at the output of the 2NT's VFO Key port. The other side of the Y-cable connects directly to a HA5 VFO. This is a great way to isolate the VFO from the L4B.
N6WIN Rating: 2011-06-16
Works great Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Used it to connect my FT2000 with my SB 220 and SB 221. It worked excellent and is now in good hands with a fellow SCCC member using an FT1000D and SB220.
N5RP Rating: 2010-04-08
Great !! Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
Shipped to me quickly. A very nice product for safe interface to an amplifier keying circuit. Can even be used for FSK and PSK keying, would you believe.
K9ZW Rating: 2010-03-23
Solid Performer, Quiet Guardian Time Owned: more than 12 months.
This station accessory has been a huge value in my very compact desktop "shack" as I have switch in & out various amps and transceivers.

Solid isolation has made this small box a "Quiet Guardian" including dealing with some specific issues I created by packing everything together.

While currently not a required interface between my daily setup of an Alpha and a Flex-Radio, it is very inexpensive insurance.

Recommended!

I wrote about the unit "Switching With Authority – The AmpKeyer HF Transceiver/Amplifier Interface" http://k9zw.wordpress.com/2007/03/13/switching-with-authority-the-ampkeyer-hf-transceiveramplifier-interface/
three years ago and Mike WB8VGE AmpKeyer has served me well since!
W9JH Rating: 2009-08-11
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: 2009-03-29
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.

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Earlier 5-star review posted by N8ERM on 2007-11-27

As with everything from the HeathKit shop it is PERFECT.
K3CN Rating: 2009-01-28
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.