[Elecraft] Antenna switch question

Bill bill at w2blc.net
Wed Mar 14 17:00:47 EDT 2012


Currently I physically change coax lines when switching the antenna from 
one HF rig (K3) to the other HF rig (TS480). Of course it is fool proof 
when it comes to making a transmit error. That said, I'd like to use a 
coax switch for this purpose. Years ago I did this often, however, rigs 
were less complex and sensitive back then - so I trusted simple coax 
switches. I do not run rigs simultaneously on different antennas and 
bands the operation is very simple.

Question is: What coax switches are recommended for this job and what db 
isolation should I be looking for?

I do recall that in the USAF - all antenna switching at "listening 
posts" was done with patch cords and panels. No switches. That was in 
the days of the R390.

Thanks,

Bill W2BLC

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