[Elecraft] {OT} - Variation on use of a coaxial switch

stan levandowski sjl219 at optonline.net
Fri Dec 30 17:49:21 EST 2016


I would like to use a coaxial switch for an unintended use and I'm not 
sure if it's a good idea in terms of RF isolation and potential 
equipment damage.

I'm no expert in this area but I know this list is a wealth of expert 
opinion, so here's my question:


I want to buy a two position coaxial switch.  I want to connect ONE 
antenna to it and switch this antenna between a KX2/KXPA100 (100 watts) 
and a KX1 (about 3 watts).  The coax cable coming from this switch to 
the KX2 is a short piece of RG8X and the coax cable going from this 
switch to the KX1 is 25' of RG-174 (yes, I already computed the dB loss 
and I can live with). 


Am I likely to cause any damage to to either piece of equipment?


Thanks,
Stan WB2LQF





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