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Re: [TowerTalk] Coax Switch for Two Radios and One Antenna

To: "Roger (K8RI)" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>, towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Coax Switch for Two Radios and One Antenna
From: "Michael Walker" <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 19:30:51 -0400
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You can only use 1 at a time, unless your running some type of diplexor.

Any coax switch will work.  CS-201.

Mike VA3mW


On Sun, May 4, 2008 at 7:11 PM, Roger (K8RI) <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
wrote:

> Jeff Stevens wrote:
> > Looking at the Alpha Delta coax switches, I see the "Application
> > Information" notes that the switch can be used with two receivers and
> > one antenna.  The use of two *transceivers* with one antenna is
> > conspicuously absent.
> >
> > What switching options are available to allow the switching of one
> > antenna between two transceivers?  I'm looking for a manual switch for
> > use right in the shack.
> >
>
> I've used the AD switches with a pair of duoband VHF/UHF radios for a
> number of years with no problems. I've never tried is on HF but I think
> the isolation is good enough to prevent damage.  Just remember there are
> no interlocks to prevent transmitting on the wrong radio into either a
> short or open.
>
> Roger (K8RI)
> > Tired of re-arranging jumpers all of the time.  :^)
> >
> > -Jeff
> > KE7FRJ
> >
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