[VHFcontesting] Re: VHF/UHF antenna switch

[Todd Donath]

A good low loss way to use one feedline for up to 6 bands is a 6 position
SMA relays.  Use 2, one at the antenna and one in the shack. Keep in mind
they have a max power rating. But they will easily handle 1296 and higher
some up to 18ghz.
Almost no loss below 432.
There available in 24/28vdc and 12vdc. You just need a 6 position switch to
controll them.

Here is a link to some sma relays>>
http://www.rfrelaystore.com/default.html

You can also use the 6 pos switch to control the ptt on the rigs so you dont
accidently transmit into an unswitched port.

Todd N2WVK



----- Original Message -----
From: "n3ra" <n3ra at zoominternet.net>
To: <VHFcontesting at contesting.com>; <vhf at w6yx.stanford.edu>
Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 8:43 PM
Subject: VHF/UHF antenna switch


> I have a 6m, 2m and 440 MHz antenna that I would like to share a feedline
> between.  Any suggestions on a remote antenna switch that will work well
at
> these 3 freq's?  Comments on the switches abilities through 1296 MHz would
> also be appreciated and interesting.
>
> Finally, I have the same question about a manual, in shack switch for
these
> 3 bands.
>
> All feedback is very much appreciated.
>
> 73
>
> Scott, N3RA
>
>
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