Been using two old B&W 5 position switches to switch between rigs and antennas. No problems, though I run 10 watts or less.
73 Bill KC4ATU On Dec 30, 2016, at 6:47 PM, Bob Nielsen <n...@n7xy.net<mailto:n...@n7xy.net>> wrote: As long as there is sufficient isolation in the switch there should be no problem. I have done exactly as you describe with my KX2 and IC-7100 using a MFJ-1702C switch, which is rated for better than 60 dB of isolation to 300 MHz. Bob, N7XY On 12/30/16 2:49 PM, stan levandowski wrote: I would like to use a coaxial switch for an unintended use and I'm not sure if it's a good idea in terms of RF isolation and potential equipment damage. I'm no expert in this area but I know this list is a wealth of expert opinion, so here's my question: I want to buy a two position coaxial switch. I want to connect ONE antenna to it and switch this antenna between a KX2/KXPA100 (100 watts) and a KX1 (about 3 watts). The coax cable coming from this switch to the KX2 is a short piece of RG8X and the coax cable going from this switch to the KX1 is 25' of RG-174 (yes, I already computed the dB loss and I can live with). Am I likely to cause any damage to to either piece of equipment? Thanks, Stan WB2LQF ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to n...@n7xy.net<mailto:n...@n7xy.net> ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net<http://www.qsl.net/> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to kc4...@hotmail.com<mailto:kc4...@hotmail.com> ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
