[Boatanchors] need a switch

[Revcom]

Whatcha got there is the same thing as mentioned, is a switch from a
BC-375/191, probably tuner element switch.

Believe me they will handle 2KW PEP no problem, very positive
contact and built to last, even if over 60 years old.

Rod
K0EQH

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Lawson" <jpl15 at panix.com>
To: <riese-k3djc at juno.com>
Cc: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>; <forsale-swap at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 6:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] need a switch


>
>
> 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
>
>
>
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