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Re: [TowerTalk] remote antenna switch

To: "Merlin-7 KI4ILB" <merlin-7@sc.rr.com>,<TOWERTALK@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] remote antenna switch
From: Jim Lux <jimlux@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2006 17:23:35 -0800
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At 01:35 PM 3/12/2006, Merlin-7 KI4ILB wrote:
>  I have read where a few of you have posted about a remote antenna switch 
> that is mounted near the feed points and can switch from one antenna to 
> another.
>  What kind of power do they need? 12 volt? 110?

The Ameritron (MFJ) RCS-8 uses 12V relays. It would be pretty simple to 
modify the control box for 12V in, instead of using the internal 12V power 
supply.


>  I am trying to keep my Ham gear all on 12 volt so that I can run it off 
> my solar panels and battery bank.
>
>  Does anyone make such a monster?
>  Thanks and 73s
>  Joe


Jim, W6RMK


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