[TowerTalk] IC-706MKIIG and Receiving ant's

[Eric Hilding]

Dave, KB8NNU, inquired:

 

> Hello all....I am looking for a solution here - I have a IC-706MKIIG and
would like to utilize a seperate antenna for receive, but unfortunately I 

> can only utilize the existing single antenna jack which is usually hooked
to my transmit antenna.  I have a K9AY array that I would like to use 

> in combination with my tx antenna, but need a good switching solution.

      > 

      > Any ideas appreciated...

 

I was in the process of working out a similar problem solution with N6RK for
my TS-480 rigs, when MFJ came out with their new MFJ-1708 switches.

 

Ahhh, I bought 2 of them (for SO2R), but coincidentally this morning was on
the phone with MFJ Tech Support about the POORLY WRITTEN "Manual" (an 8.5 x
11 inch piece of paper folded once) and erroneous data and confusion
therein.  The gentleman could not answer several of my questions (including
"would the relay handled QSK?"), so I was referred to an email address to
another tech person ;-(

 

I believe these units will work, but also necessitate some additional
external switching devices for maximum flexibility and control.

 

FYI & 73.

 

Rick, K6VVA