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I'm just starting to think about building a remote antenna switch.
Since I've never played with one of these before.. I'm a bit concerned about what to look for in relays. I'd guess I want SPDT, so that the antennas that are not selected can be grounded. Other than that, I have no idea on what specification I should look for. I want 12V coils. I need contacts capable of handing ~150W, and just to avoid cooking relays, I guess I need to be concerned about SWR. The antenna switch will be between the exciters and the antenna tuners, to SWR 'should' be low (2) Any suggestions on relays? I, and now to embarrass myself... I'm a bit concerned about the feedline connections.. Most of the antenna switches I've seen, simply connect all the feedline braids to the bulkhead, and run the center connectors to the relays. So.. what does this do to the characteristic impedance of the feedlines? I guess this is the same thing that takes place inside the exiciter, but I just wonder if I need some type of transformers or something.. thanks es 73s - jim |
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