[TowerTalk] Remote antenna switch

[john at kk9a.com]

I never had any cold related issues with the Sixpak I had in IL, but they 
are sensitive to low voltage.  I stretched out the springs on my relays so 
they pulled in easier.  I never noticed any isolation issues and it's a 
pretty heavy duty unit.  Mine had gone though a number of lightning strikes.

John KK9A


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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Remote antenna switch
From: "Jim Chaggaris" <jimc at pwrone.com>
Reply-to: jimc at pwrone.com
Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2011 15:49:34 -0500
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Clint,

I've owned a AS Ratpak for the last 5 years.  While I feel it is a decent
switch with good port isolation, I think DXE has a better offering for a few
$$ more.  I like the idea of sealed relays instead of the open-frame style
relays that the Ratpak has.  I've also had minor issues (relay sticking)
with the RP when the outside temp gets below freezing (no it's not a voltage
drop, been there done that).

YMMV.

73,
Jim N9WW

James Chaggaris
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