[CQ-Contest] Antenna Switch Relay Inquiry

[Mike Gilmer - N2MG]

This might be better addressed on the TowerTalk 
reflector, but here goes...

Usually, folks get away with using relays with 
10A/250V rated contacts.  Works well if you avoid hot 
switching.

Curious: What kind of relay are you looking for SPST, 
SPDT, DPDT?

73 Mike N2MG

On Thu, 04 October 2001, "Mark, WT6P" wrote:

> I am interested in building a multi-antenna switch, similar to the one in
> the ARRL 2001 Handbook.  I have tried to find the relay used in the article,
> but can't.
> 
> I know someone has built something like this.
> 
> Finally, the question...What contact rating should I be looking for?  I want
> to build it to handle 1500 watts (future plans!).  This will NOT be hot
> switched, only used with a band decoder to select antenna, then run RF
> through after contact closure.  I will be driving the relay with 12vdc.

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