On Mar 6, 7:41 am, "Robert11" wrote:
- Hello,
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- Any of you folks use the Grove pushbutton coax switch, SW C01 ?
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- No idea who the actual mfg. is.
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- If so, opinions on would be appreciated ?
- (receiving only application; to a scanner)
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- Thanks,
- Bob

Robert 11,

Take a look at Model AB-90 - Cable TV Push Button Switch
for Cable, Dish or Video Games
https://www.homenetworksupply.com/pr..._id=5854125807
* High 90 dB Isolation which eliminates cross-talk between
connected devices.
* All Connectors 75 Ohm and F Type connections.
* List Price : $6.99 +S&H

Sure does look a lot like the Grove DC-2 GHZ Antenna Switch
http://www.grove-ent.com/SWC01.html
Grove Part # SWC01 - Price $19.95 + S&H ?
Hey their Coax Switch even has an AB-90 printed on it.

+IF+ You are using RG-6 Quad-Shield Coax Cable that has
"F" Connectors on the Ends either would not be a bad Switch
to work with those Cables. -but-if- You are using Coax Cable
that has PL-259 Plugs on the ends -then- You would need
to use One or more extra Connector Adapters and that is
not the best way of doing things -imho- Because each Adapter
has it's own Insertion Loss and is a potential point of both
Mechanical and Electrical Failure in your RF Signal Path.

Check-Out the "Workman" CB Coax / Antenna Switch
Boxes with SO-239 Jacks : They will work as well as the
TV Coax Switches with "F" Connectors and not require
the use of Adapters to use them.

Workman Model CX-3 Coaxial Antenna Switch US$17
http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ380002151194
Four Switch Positions : Out 1, Out 2, Out 3 + OFF
Rated at 1000 Watts
Priced at US$17 with Free S&H

TIP # 1 - Ground the Coax Antenna Switch's Metal Body.

NOTE - The "OFF" Position may simply mean that the
Radio-to-Antenna Switch is 'Open' with No Antenna Input
Connected to the Radio.

TIP # 2 - If you are only using two Antennas and One Radio
the you have a 'spare' OUT Switch Position that can be used.
Take an PL-259 Plug and Solder a Heavy Wire across the
back of it from the Center Pin -to- the Outer Ring; making
it a Direct Short "Shunt" Plug. Scew this Shunt Plug into
the un-used OUT Switch Position. Now when you are Not
using your Radio : You can turn the Coax Antenna Switch
to the Shunt Plug's OUT Position and your Radio's Antenna
Input will be protected from most of the things that can
come down your Coax Cables into the House and to your
Radio. {Except for a Very Near or Direct Lightning Strike.}

ALTERNATIVES - For more "Coaxial Antenna Switches"
choices check-out this Universal-Radio.Com webpage :
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/switch.html

THAT SOMETHING EXTRA - Here is an eBay Search for
"Coaxial Antenna Switches"
eBAY COAX SWITCH - http://tinyurl.com/2dav6p


hope this helps - iane ~ RHF {pomkia}