Date: Sun, 11 May 2014 01:03:58 -0400
From: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Relay Recommendations
On 5/9/2014 5:41 PM, Matt wrote:
> I would appreciate recommendations for general purpose SPDT relays that can
> be used reliably for RF antenna switching duty - it is not a hot switching
> application. I am aware that the DC & 60hz AC ratings are not necessarily
> indicative of RF performance.. any experience out there?
How about isolation"? Multi op, or more like SO2R. Multi antennas at
QRO, or just a lot of remote switching? The 6-Pack is for SO2R and just
runs open frame relays. For that kind of service most open frame relays
will work, as in the MFJ and other remote antenna switches. I have mine
set up to ground unused connectors.
73
Roger (K8RI)
## The AS six plack uses gold plated plastic covered 3PDT relays..12 of em,
6 per side.
Since they have extra contacts, the isolation is through the roof..has to be for
SO2R or 2 ops and 2 radios. I have SN # 001 of the AS six pack. You can
stuff 5 kw up through coax #1..and RX just fine on coax #2. The 3rd set of
contacts
on the six pack is a mech lockout. You have 2 rotary switchs to select
ants. Whoever
grabs the say 20m 1st...locks out the 2nd switch. IE: there is no way u can
both select the
same ant. The six pack is a 2 in and 6 out device..works slick.
Jim VE7RF
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