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Re: Topband: TX/ RX Antenna Switching

Subject: Re: Topband: TX/ RX Antenna Switching
From: Jose Orellana <ea7bj@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:50:45 +0000
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I use
http://www.ok1rr.com/index.php/technical-topics/39-yet-another-front-end-saver


> From: galicic@comcast.net
> To: wh7dx@hawaii.rr.com
> Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:24:29 -0500
> CC: topband@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: Topband: TX/ RX Antenna Switching
> 
> 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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