[Elecraft] {OT} - Variation on use of a coaxial switch (stan levandowski)

[Dale Martin]

Stan, 
I haven't taken the time to read all the other responses, but have you
considered building your own coax switch. 

Parts: 1 aluminum box, 4 SO-239's, 1 two-pole, multi-position rotary switch
(you only need 2 positions, but more is okay), 100w dummy load

Mount the SO-239's (J1-J4) and rotary switch

Wire up the switch thusly: 
Pole 1 to J1 (KX2)
	Contact 1 to J3 (antenna feedline)
	Contact 2 to J4 (dummy load)
Pole 2 to J2 (KX1)
	Contact 1 to J4 (dummy load)
	Contact 2 to J3 (Antenna feedline)

When you switch one radio the antenna, the other radio is then put on the
dummy load. 

73,
Dale, kg5u


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> Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 17:49:21 -0500 (EST)
> From: stan levandowski <sjl219 at optonline.net>
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> 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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