Topband: TX/ RX Antenna Switching

[ZR]

Thats twice the cost of the MFJ-1708 and for what benefit?

It (either one) can also be built for a way lot less than that and if the 
DXE fails you dont even get a schematic so you can fix it. Yes I realize 
many would be incapable of that anyway

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe" <galicic at comcast.net>
To: "Buck wh7dx" <wh7dx at hawaii.rr.com>
Cc: <topband at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 11:24 AM
Subject: Re: Topband: TX/ RX Antenna Switching


> Bryan, I use the DX Engineering RTR-1 Receive Antenna Interface with my
> old TS-820S and it works great.  I use the PTT line to control the
> RTR-1.  It has very fast switching and a very convenient front panel
> toggle switch to manually switch between RX and TX antennas.  It is
> built like a tank and will handle 200 watts.  I highly recommend it.
> -Joe
>
>
> On Mon, 2012-11-12 at 10:37 -1000, Buck wh7dx wrote:
>> I need to figure out what's the best way to connect a beverage antenna 
>> for RX and my dipole for TX.
>>
>> I have a TS-570 and I can use the Antenna 1 & 2 connection - but then I'd 
>> need to manually remember to switch when transmitting etc.  don't want to 
>> damage the beverage.
>>
>> I have a Yaesu 987 that I can use as a dedicated Beverage RX but I'm 
>> concerned about overload from TX antenna nearby.
>>
>> I'm using a 811H with about 400-600W showing up on my meter.
>>
>> I use a DX 4 port switch for my 40,80,160 and HEX.   So run the Beverage 
>> to Antenna 2 or Yaesu?
>>
>> A friend mentioned, that If I'm going to use a foot pedal.. perhaps 
>> wiring the PTT? to the Yaesu to switch it into TX with no MIC.. I haven't 
>> looked that up yet.  Basically, protecting RX by going into TX and no 
>> output??
>>
>> I've seen this MFJ device which sounds like it might work?
>>
>> http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1708
>>
>> There is also this DX Engineering device that might work?
>>
>> http://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-rtr-1
>>
>>
>> It seems to me that most are using a Beverage and TX so it must be very 
>> common and simple?
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>> Bryan
>>
>>
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