Bryan, I use the DX Engineering RTR-1 Receive Antenna Interface with my
old TS-820S and it works great. I use the PTT line to control the
RTR-1. It has very fast switching and a very convenient front panel
toggle switch to manually switch between RX and TX antennas. It is
built like a tank and will handle 200 watts. I highly recommend it.
-Joe
On Mon, 2012-11-12 at 10:37 -1000, Buck wh7dx wrote:
> I need to figure out what's the best way to connect a beverage antenna for RX
> and my dipole for TX.
>
> I have a TS-570 and I can use the Antenna 1 & 2 connection - but then I'd
> need to manually remember to switch when transmitting etc. don't want to
> damage the beverage.
>
> I have a Yaesu 987 that I can use as a dedicated Beverage RX but I'm
> concerned about overload from TX antenna nearby.
>
> I'm using a 811H with about 400-600W showing up on my meter.
>
> I use a DX 4 port switch for my 40,80,160 and HEX. So run the Beverage to
> Antenna 2 or Yaesu?
>
> A friend mentioned, that If I'm going to use a foot pedal.. perhaps wiring
> the PTT? to the Yaesu to switch it into TX with no MIC.. I haven't looked
> that up yet. Basically, protecting RX by going into TX and no output??
>
> I've seen this MFJ device which sounds like it might work?
>
> http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1708
>
> There is also this DX Engineering device that might work?
>
> http://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-rtr-1
>
>
> It seems to me that most are using a Beverage and TX so it must be very
> common and simple?
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thank you!
>
> Bryan
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