[Elecraft] XV Transverter Switching

[Rick Tavan]

Thanks to all who responded. I ended up ordering two 3PDT relays from 
Array Solutions (WX0B) at $16 each. These are not the 10KW monsters 
listed on their Web site but rather spares for the relays used in their 
SixPak antenna switch. I have one of those so I am comfortable with the 
relays' ability to handle the load. I'll have more poles than I need, so 
I can double- and triple-up the 100w and 1500w contacts respectively. 
They can mount to a chassis with a #6 screw, so it will be easy to make 
a little box containing the two relays and a flock of SO-239s. (There 
are 7 SO-239s to the flock, in case you were wondering.) I may put in a 
partition to isolate the two functions as well. With my K2, KRC2, XV50 
and Ameritron remote antenna switch, I will have fully automatic 
switching of five HF antennas plus the 6m antenna and transverter.

/Rick N6XI

Rick Tavan wrote:

> I need to switch an XV50 in and out to avoid moving connectors when I 
> use the transverter. I also need to switch my HF+6 amp between a 6m 
> feedline and an Everything Else feedline. I am looking for external 
> relays to be driven by the KRC2.  I spent a discouraging hour today 
> browsing Mouser and DEM. Found a few candidate relays but not real 
> happy with them - too large, too expensive or out of stock. I'm 
> looking for part numbers, sources and any suggestions.