[TenTec] Orion 565 Amplifier Keying Question

[Rob Santello]

Hello group,

   I've recently up-graded my shack with a  addition of a used Oi 
which now sits next to my existing Kenwood TS-2000. Currently, the 
TS-2000 is connected to my Ameritron AL-80B amp and I want to be able 
to use that amp with the new Orion. Can I parallel (using a "Y" 
cable) the keying line that is now coming from the TS-2000? I believe 
the TS-2000 has relay contacts and the Orion uses an open collector 
transister to key the line. Seems to me that both can be connected in 
parallel without problems. When the TS-2000 is keyed, the Orion would 
see a short to ground across the keying transistor. Being open 
collector, that should not be a problem, right? And when the Orion is 
keyed, the TS-2000 would see a short across the relay contacts which 
is no problen at all. So am I correct with this or should I not 
parallel the two radios this way? Is there a better way if this is 
not acceptable?

Thanks in advance and 73,
--rob--
K6DQ