Re: [IRCA] Antenna Question?

[Nick Hall-Patch <nhp@xxxxxxxx>]

At 16:25 25/11/2006, you wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>   I am looking for the best solution for me and just curious what others do!
>   I have 6 different antenna coming into the shack with three 
> receivers. At present I have the 6 wires in a bundle and from each 
> receiver a alligator clip is used to connect to either of the 6 antennas.
>
>   What I really want is a panel with a rotary switch for selecting 
> are particular antenna for one of the 3 receivers, or two receivers 
> off the same antenna and some way of grounding the antennas when 
> not in use. I did some looking on the internet and have only found 
> commerical units.
>
>   I am also curious what others have in place to get around this situation.
>
>   Thanks in advance to those who reply.....

Ah, the IRCA reprints.....A117, M8 and M26 all address this concern, James.

http://geocities.com/amlogbook/newmembers/reprint.htm   shows the 
list, and how to order, unless you already have the excellent reprint 
CD (also available from Lee Freshwater, address on the website), in 
which case, you already have them.

I've found the switching works best if the antennas are low 
impedance, so random wires should be fed via a matching transformer 
and coax, if that isn't already being done.

best wishes,

Nick





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Nick Hall-Patch
Victoria, B.C.
Canada

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