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Re: Topband: Video Switch for Low Band Antenna switching

To: Tim Shoppa <tshoppa@gmail.com>, Mike Waters <mikewate@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Topband: Video Switch for Low Band Antenna switching
From: "Richard (Rick) Karlquist" <richard@karlquist.com>
Date: Sun, 05 Jul 2015 15:37:04 -0700
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On 7/5/2015 1:54 PM, Tim Shoppa wrote:
I've used the K9AY pushbutton RX select switches at W3LPL and they are a
very fine ergonomic solution. Definitely prefer the pushbuttons to rotary
switches.

Same here.  I have a set of 6 pushbuttons in a circle with
indicator lights to indicate which one is in use.  They control
beverages at 60 degree azimuth intervals.  It is much more intuitive
where I am pointing than a rotary switch.  I also have
random access, instead of sequential access.  I have a 7th
pushbutton in the center for an omni antenna.  The advantage
of this over a rotary switch in a contest is huge.

Rick N6RK
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