I've used a Comet CF 4160 for a similar purpose with an Icom 706 MkiiG. I
didn't experience any issues.
(The only caveat I'll mention is that I almost exclusively use double shielded
patch cords in my roving set up.)
73 Mark S
VE7AFZ
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> On Jul 9, 2016, at 3:59 PM, Jarred Jackson <Jarred.Jackson@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> I have an IC-7000 with a common VHF/UHF output and switch between 2m and 70cm
> amplifiers/antennas using a Diamond CX-210A coax switch. I am thinking of
> replacing the switch with a Comet CF-4160 duplexer that I have had laying
> around unused. I would like one less thing to do when switching between
> bands. It looks like there is 10dB less isolation (60 vs. 70 dB) and about
> 0.1 dB additional loss by using the duplexer. The radio sends the amplifiers
> 5W on 2m and around 28W on 70cm.
>
>
> Any concerns / thoughts on making this change? It seems straightforward, but
> I have had the same thought on other changes that haven't turned out so well.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Jarred - KF2MR
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