Keying 2 AMPs w/ Black Version 7000DLE MKII

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Keying 2 AMPs w/ Black Version 7000DLE MKII

Postby WR4N » Sun May 16, 2021 4:20 pm

I have a Black Version 7000DLE MKII. I’d like to be able to use 2 different amps (obviously, with only one powered on): one for 6 meters and one for 160-10m. DX ENG makes the item below. Anyone see any problems with this or should it work okay with an ANAN (I’ve learned it’s better to ask those more experienced than to assume.) :? Thanks, WR4N, David
https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-keyline-3
RADIO: ANAN 7000 DLE MK2 (Black Version) Thetis 2.8.11.
PC: HP Desktop - Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) - 16GB memory - 512GB SSD - Intel UHD Graphics 630 - WINDOWS 10 (100% Dedicated to ANAN)
PS: ASTRON 35 AMP (100% Dedicated to ANAN)

Best 73s,
WR4N - David
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Re: Keying 2 AMPs w/ Black Version 7000DLE MKII

Postby AG5CK » Sun May 16, 2021 4:36 pm

That works but is overpriced. A rca switch box can be had much cheaper. You obviously won't be using all the connections.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C15XGQN/re ... B8G56PHGDR

I've also used a simple Y harness to split the ptt out between two amplifiers but you have to be careful about that. The switch is the safe bet. 73
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Re: Keying 2 AMPs w/ Black Version 7000DLE MKII

Postby w-u-2-o » Sun May 16, 2021 4:47 pm

Yes, totally agree, why not be 100% safe and just use a simple switch?

Here is an even less expensive version.
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Re: Keying 2 AMPs w/ Black Version 7000DLE MKII

Postby WR4N » Sun May 16, 2021 8:38 pm

AG5CK wrote:That works but is overpriced. A rca switch box can be had much cheaper. You obviously won't be using all the connections.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C15XGQN/re ... B8G56PHGDR

I've also used a simple Y harness to split the ptt out between two amplifiers but you have to be careful about that. The switch is the safe bet. 73


Thanks so much! I think this is the second simple solution I “borrowed” from you. lol. I guess with this unit just use the “OUT” for the ANAN and INPUT 1 for one amp and INPUT 2 for second amp!!! Love it!
RADIO: ANAN 7000 DLE MK2 (Black Version) Thetis 2.8.11.
PC: HP Desktop - Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) - 16GB memory - 512GB SSD - Intel UHD Graphics 630 - WINDOWS 10 (100% Dedicated to ANAN)
PS: ASTRON 35 AMP (100% Dedicated to ANAN)

Best 73s,
WR4N - David
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Re: Keying 2 AMPs w/ Black Version 7000DLE MKII

Postby WR4N » Sun May 16, 2021 8:52 pm

w-u-2-o wrote:Yes, totally agree, why not be 100% safe and just use a simple switch?

Here is an even less expensive version.


Much appreciated Scott!
RADIO: ANAN 7000 DLE MK2 (Black Version) Thetis 2.8.11.
PC: HP Desktop - Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) - 16GB memory - 512GB SSD - Intel UHD Graphics 630 - WINDOWS 10 (100% Dedicated to ANAN)
PS: ASTRON 35 AMP (100% Dedicated to ANAN)

Best 73s,
WR4N - David
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Re: Keying 2 AMPs w/ Black Version 7000DLE MKII

Postby AG5CK » Sun May 16, 2021 11:30 pm

WR4N wrote:
AG5CK wrote:That works but is overpriced. A rca switch box can be had much cheaper. You obviously won't be using all the connections.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C15XGQN/re ... B8G56PHGDR

I've also used a simple Y harness to split the ptt out between two amplifiers but you have to be careful about that. The switch is the safe bet. 73


I guess with this unit just use the “OUT” for the ANAN and INPUT 1 for one amp and INPUT 2 for second amp!!! Love it!


That should do it.

Just be sure the relay current and voltage for each amp is safe for PTT out on the Anan.
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Re: Keying 2 AMPs w/ Black Version 7000DLE MKII

Postby WR4N » Mon May 17, 2021 12:59 am

AG5CK wrote:
WR4N wrote:
AG5CK wrote:That works but is overpriced. A rca switch box can be had much cheaper. You obviously won't be using all the connections.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C15XGQN/re ... B8G56PHGDR

I've also used a simple Y harness to split the ptt out between two amplifiers but you have to be careful about that. The switch is the safe bet. 73


I guess with this unit just use the “OUT” for the ANAN and INPUT 1 for one amp and INPUT 2 for second amp!!! Love it!


That should do it.

Just be sure the relay current and voltage for each amp is safe for PTT out on the Anan.


I have 2 of the Ameritron Amplifier Transceiver Keying Interfaces (ARB-704) that I currently use. I had planned on putting one each in line for each amplifier. It makes the relay string a tad long - LOL - but should provide the same solid protection I’ve been enjoying. Would you agree?
RADIO: ANAN 7000 DLE MK2 (Black Version) Thetis 2.8.11.
PC: HP Desktop - Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) - 16GB memory - 512GB SSD - Intel UHD Graphics 630 - WINDOWS 10 (100% Dedicated to ANAN)
PS: ASTRON 35 AMP (100% Dedicated to ANAN)

Best 73s,
WR4N - David
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Re: Keying 2 AMPs w/ Black Version 7000DLE MKII

Postby AG5CK » Mon May 17, 2021 2:02 am

WR4N wrote:
AG5CK wrote:
WR4N wrote:
I guess with this unit just use the “OUT” for the ANAN and INPUT 1 for one amp and INPUT 2 for second amp!!! Love it!


That should do it.

Just be sure the relay current and voltage for each amp is safe for PTT out on the Anan.


I have 2 of the Ameritron Amplifier Transceiver Keying Interfaces (ARB-704) that I currently use. I had planned on putting one each in line for each amplifier. It makes the relay string a tad long - LOL - but should provide the same solid protection I’ve been enjoying. Would you agree?


That should be fine. I didn't know you were using the interface and you never know what kind of relay is in someone else's amplifier. Most use a small relay with a 12 vdc coil but some use 120 vac.

You can determine if you need the interfaces with a multimeter. First check the Anan manual to see what the max voltage and current the PTT OUT can handle is...I can't remember for sure.

Then fire up the amp and measure voltage on the PTT jack on the amp. Then switch the meter to measure current. When you put the leads on the PTT jack the amplifier will key and you will get a current measurement.

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