[Elecraft] K-Line: Antenna switching

[N5GE]

I like my Elecraft KRC2 and DX Enginering 8 Pos switch.

Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
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On Tue, 9 Oct 2012 21:36:24 -0400, Jim Miller <jim at jtmiller.com>
wrote:

>I'm adding a KPA500 and KAT500 to my station equipment. The only coax to
>the shack will be a run of LDF5-50 to a TBD remote switch, preferrably with
>8 antenna ports.
>
>Knowing my limitations I'd prefer a means of decoding the K3 band outputs
>and controlling the remote switch automatically. An external override to
>select an alternate antenna (e.g. an inverted V instead of vertical for
>80m). I'd like some indication of what antenna automatically (or active
>override) is selected as well.
>
>I've looked at several devices (top ten, dxe, ameritron, elecraft) and
>haven't found something that meets all requirements. Of course I could
>start with just a manual unit and built something myself but I'd prefer to
>buy a unit due to other priorities. I'm looking for both the shack box and
>the remote relay box as well. I've seen several relay boxes that would
>likely work but not yet anything for the shack.
>
>Suggestions welcome!
>
>thanks
>
>jim ab3cv
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