[TowerTalk] DPDT Coaxial Relay question or alternative

Jim Rhodes k0xu at iowadsl.net
Sun Apr 8 10:41:13 EDT 2007


Why go to all that expense of coaxial relays for 30 meters? Why not 
just use a simple spst relay to short out the quarter wave loop when 
you don't want it? Build the whole thing in a box with connectors for 
the feedline, antennas and loop, then power it via the feedline.

At 08:42 AM 4/8/2007, Clint Talmadge wrote:
>I am building a set of Phased verticals for 30M. I was going to 
>switch in a quarter wave length of coax using a DPDT coaxial relay, 
>to steer the signal 90 degrees (Broad side to End fire). I went 
>looking for the appropriate relay and found some (Surplus Sales) but 
>the cost was more than I have in the two verticals and the cabling. 
>Does anyone have an inexpensive source for one or an idea on how I 
>might do it with a "regular" DPDT relay? I have some Potter 
>Brumfield that will take the power but how much impedance "bump" 
>will that insert and should I worry about it?
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>Ideas and suggestion are welcome.
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>Clint - W5CPT
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