[Boatanchors] Coax Switches and Wire Antennas

[Sheldon Daitch]

There are 50 ohm coaxial switches rated for quite high RF voltages, but 
they are
rather expensive.

TCI is one of several switch manufacturers who make coaxial switches capable
of handling upwards of 500 kW.

http://www.tcibr.com/high-power-rf-switches.html

73
Sheldon

On 3/30/2011 5:16 PM, Jim wrote:
> Bill,
> Coax switches are designed for the voltage levels encountered in a matched
> 50 ohm environment.
> Transmit voltages on an unmatched single wire could exceed the design
> voltage and/or current levels of the switch.
>
> Jim
>
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