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Antenna switch


I use an HP 8761A switch. It is mounted to the wall behind my desk and I use a toggle to operate it that's attached to the side of my rig. Supposed to be good to 5Kw. I only run 150 watts so I should be OK.........
 

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It all come down to how much isolation there is in the switch between the two or more positions. The Alpha Delta switches are rated quite well for this. I use a 4 position Alpha Delta to switch between different HF rigs. I do not ever have more than one rig on at any time however.
 
I use a big MFJ switch for radios and antennas. Not cheap, but fit my needs perfectly. Rated at 1500w.

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A switch is the final part of my setup, and I have been very leary because I am afraid I will blow out the back end of the other attached radios. I have looked at the MFJ switches. And i've also looked at the alpha delta switches....it is such a pain to move everything to unhook and hook up coax.
 
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