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Subject: [AMPS] Switches
From: W8JI@contesting.com (Tom Rauch)
Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2000 08:04:46 -0400
> Your idea of manufacturing your own is probably the best; as was
> suggested, the use of cams to drive switch arms onto the coil has
> advantages. I've seen that done on 50kW jobs - that rig used tubes which
> were of a size with handles that Rich would appreciate! Of course, if you
> only need something like a 6 way switch, then using 60 degree indexing can
> help the spacing.

I need nine bands.

Fewer positions won't help with the RSC switch, since it is limited 
by rotor to contact breakdown instead of contact to contact 
breakdown.

The switch is the toughest component to find. I've worked weeks on 
this.
73, Tom W8JI
w8ji@contesting.com

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