I have tried all of the referenced switches. The B/W, although feeling
light-weight seems to have the best reliability as I've been using the
same switch with 6 positions for 15 years. It has been stored in
outdoor sheds during times of neglect (off the air) and still performs
well.
The Diawa CS-201, 2 position switch seems to have the best isolation
and I use it for selecting rigs.
The Alpha Delta Delta-4 gets Cheers and Jeers. My first one suffered a
direct-hit and the surge protector fused to the inside - No charge for
repairs hence = CHEERS!
Functionally this same switch shorts ANT 1 and ANT 4 together although
it's not supposed to. This reduces the switch to a two position switch
(ANT 2 & ANT 3). I felt that considering the damage sustained that I
should give then another chance and I bought another.
Alpha-Delta Delta-4 #2 is also dispointing. The knob had to be
tightened before I could install it and when I connected to antenna #4 I
found that the positin was open! I decided to open up the first switch,
although Alpha Delta advises against it and was somewhat shocked to see
what I had paid for. I am very disappointed in the design and quality
of this product at this time.
I would like to hear if others have had similar problems with these
switched or if it's just me!
73 from Lake Moneysgone (I spent it on switches), Dan, KW4T
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