Re: Topband: RX/TX Antenna decoupling, (OFF LIST)

2017-10-06 Thread HAROLD SMITH JR
Sorry to let you know that a brilliant light that was Price was dimmed on the 21st. Price is a silent key now. He will be missed.XYL  Inge From: Rob Atkinson <ranchoro...@gmail.com> To: topband@contesting.com Sent: Friday, October 6, 2017 5:15 AM Subject: Re: Topband: RX/TX A

Re: Topband: RX/TX Antenna decoupling, (OFF LIST)

2017-10-06 Thread Rob Atkinson
> Thanks for sharing this info. > Would you please provide more information on the relay model number and how > it is wired into your system. I used a P open frame relay 4PDT but a single throw will work. What's important is that the relay use metal other than steel (or other magnetic metal) for

Re: Topband: RX/TX Antenna decoupling, (OFF LIST)

2017-10-05 Thread Rob Atkinson
I discovered my rx antennas worked much better if my tx antenna was completely disconnected from the station. Most coaxial relays or T/R switches only break the center conductor. That's not good enough. There has to be a complete disconnection which I provided by using an open frame relay

Re: Topband: RX/TX Antenna decoupling, (OFF LIST)

2017-10-02 Thread MR TREVOR DUNNE
Thanks Iain That's what I am planning too hope it works out for both of us, See you in the pile ups, 73 Trevor EI2GLB - Original Message - From: iain haywood <g4...@justfans.co.uk> To: ei2...@eircom.net Sent: Mon, 02 Oct 2017 17:31:18 +0100 (IST) Subject: Topband: RX/TX A