How do you switch all those radios you run

[nfsus]

What kind of switches do you guys run between all the radios and antennas? Or do you even run switches? yes, no, why, why not

 

[sp5it]

I have amplifier with 2 inputs and 4(5) outputs. Switching automatically.
Than I have a few Daiwa's CS-201A and 2 MFJ 1704.
TRX have 3xin and 2x out.

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

MFJ-4726, ANT/XCVR DESK/REMOTE SWITCH, 6 POS, 1.8-150 MHz

Place this MFJ-4726 Six-Position Antenna/Transceiver Switch on your desk or place it out-of-way under your desk or in another room and use a remote control. Select one of six antennas and one of six transceivers in any combination with just two easy-to-use rotary switches.Plug in antenna tuner...

mfjenterprises.com

 

[nfsus]

I have amplifier with 2 inputs and 4(5) outputs. Switching automatically.
Than I have a few Daiwa's CS-201A and 2 MFJ 1704.
TRX have 3xin and 2x out.

Automatic?

 

[sp5it]

Yes. http://www.spetlc.com/en/products/expert-15k-fa-uk.html

 

[fourstringburn]

I have an Elecraft Kat500 tuner that has 3 antenna ports. I have a multiband wire antenna, 10m beam (soon to be replaced by a tri-band 3 element Mosely antenna), and a dummy load hooked to the tuner.

I use an Alpha Delta 2 port switch for my 2 Kenwood radios and feed that into my HF amp. This lets both radio's use the same amp.

The RF out from the amp then goes to an Alpha delta 4 port switch. The other 3 ports on the Alpha delta switch are for my President HR2600 and a Galaxy CB radio.

The common out from the 4 port switch feeds my external SWR/power meter before going into the tuner.

This setup lets each radio utilize the SWR meter, tuner, 2 antennas, and dummy load connected to the Elecraft tuner.

The tuner has remote computer control software so I can fully setup the tuner for complete tuning control, auto band select for each antenna, and more!

 

[nfsus]

Yes. http://www.spetlc.com/en/products/expert-15k-fa-uk.html

Nicea

 

[Cookie55]

A couple of Alpha Delta 4 port switches and and old B&W 6 port switch. Along with swapping patch cables for the rest.

 

[Rwb]

old fashion way ,unscrew coax n screw on other radio. power cords are connected via heavy home made buss bar

 

[nfsus]

I use an automatic radio switch Im designing. Right now till I get more parts in its 3 radios x 1 antenna.

 

[secret squirrel]

I had a 2 port coax switch. I ended up taking it out. I use the old fashion way too. Unscrew the coax. Only running 2 outside antennas at the moment. one was taken up by my antique scanner, Realistic Pro-2001. I like the pretty red lights. I end up swapping radios for which ever radio I think about running the day. I keep a SSB radio mounted as a base.

 

[Rwb]

I had a 2 port coax switch. I ended up taking it out. I use the old fashion way too. Unscrew the coax. Only running 2 outside antennas at the moment. one was taken up by my antique scanner, Realistic Pro-2001. I like the pretty red lights. I end up swapping radios for which ever radio I think about running the day. I keep a SSB radio mounted as a base.

Old fashion way never fails either

 

[The20poundhammer]

4 way Alpha Delta switch and a 2 way on 2 other radios and a switch in the antenna tuner