[Boatanchors] need a switch

[John Lawson]

On Mon, 7 Apr 2008, riese-k3djc at juno.com wrote:

>
>
> Hi ALL
>
> does anyone have a 6 position rotary switch suitable for using in an
> antenna matching net
> the switch needs to handle several amps of RF so the run of the mill type
> found
> inside a receiver isnt going to work


    How many poles?

   Any space constraints?


   I have a GE 6-pole single-throw non-shorting ceramic rotary here that is 
about 2" dia and mounts via a 2 1/8" square metal plate threaded for #6 
screws at each corner; the 1/4" semi-flatted shaft and detents are 
isolated from the wiper by an internal ceramic ring insulator, heavy 
silver contacts about 1/4" apart, full throw about 160 degrees...  WWII 
surplus I think - used, but in good shape - nice firm detent, no arcing, 
no cracks...



    Cheers

John KB6SCO
Carson City