Topband: TX/ RX Antenna Switching

[Buck wh7dx]

Yes,   I didn't get that right and makes sense.   Only 50W on my Radio.. 1/2 power into Amp.

I'm obviously not electronically edumacated (as they say in Hawaii :-).. just trying to figure out how to reach out without spending an arm/leg or hurting anything :-)

I ordered the Array AS-RXFEB to try it out.  It's the easiest way to install.   I'm going to use the TS-570 for TX and Yaesu 987 for RX.

For me, I should be able to tell pretty easily if it works or not I would think?   The Beverage itself should be a nice improvement as a directional to NE (Mainland U.S.)

What's the RX with and without the product attached to antenna?   Can I tell a difference by ear?   See an S difference?

I would try 5 watts without the filter on and see what it shows?   Maxed out?   Try 10 watts with and without etc...

I looked up the instructions for DX RTR-1 Switch and Diagram 2 is what I'd be using.  811H amp.  Beverage, Amp Buffer etc...  

If I'm not satisfied with Array on 2nd Radio (having to adjust volume might be an annoying issue)..  I think the DX is the second choice.

http://static.dxengineering.com/global/images/instructions/dxe-rtr-1a-rev1.pdf 

I'm using a DX Eng. 4 Port Switch for Hex, 40, 80 and 160M dipole.   I might go with the Cushcraft MA-160V if not satisfied with Dipole.  (limited space and height issues).

When everyone was trying to reach PT0S a few days ago.. I was getting clear signals from all over the U.S. & East Coast was no problem 5-7 (my noise is usually around S3-4 on low Dipole - with 200ft ocean drop nearby).  Not too close to city.. on point.

East Coast from me is nearly 5000 miles and it was a pileup.  I recorded it on phone to have friend tell me call signs (getting ready to learn CW now).

Yesterday..  Noise level was S0-S1.   Very quiet.

Thank you!!

Bryan.


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