[TowerTalk] Wanted! Sixpak Antenna Switch

[john at kk9a.com]

I own two Array Solutions Sixpak antenna switches and both had the problems 
you describe.  One was 350 feet from my shack so I thought that the problem 
was from the long control line.  I also use Top Ten band decoders to control 
the relays and this seemed to make the problem worse.   I later installed a 
Sixpak at my P40A station using only 25 feet of control cable and I had 
problems there also.  I solved this by having the band decoder control a 
relay in the shack that powers the Sixpak to ensure all 13.8 volts is 
leaving the shack and I stretched out the relay springs a little so that 
they close easier.   Both switches seem to work fine since now and one 
switch survived multiple lightning strikes.

73,
John KK9A / P40A


To: Alfredo Vélez WP3C
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Wanted! Sixpak Antenna Switch
From: "ZS4RY"
Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:22:19 +0200


Alfredo, not the the best antenna switch around. Plagued by sticky relays
which does not switch. Mine gave problems within the first week and ever
since. Just glad I mounted mine in a room next to my radio room because its
a pain walking around to the next room to hit the box so that the relays
switch. I have tried all the cleaning and bending remedies offered by Array
Solutions to no success.
Replaced mine with the one from Microham, far better product, never had any
problems with the product.

My humble opinion.........

Ronnie
de ZS4RY