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Anthony Vece <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 4 Oct 2007 20:26:03 -0400
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I wouldn't buy a piece of wire from MFJ.

And, I'm not kidding.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lou Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 7:57 PM
Subject: Re: Antenna switches.


> Hi.
>
> I'd try something better than MFJ.  Frankly, after my last go round with
> them, I would be a little antsy about anything they make that you put RF
> through.  Their quality control is practically non-existent.  Get yourself
> one of the better Alpha Delta switches.  Sometimes you get what you pay 
> for
> and it is worth saving up for decent stuff instead of trying to make do
> with crap.
>
> 73, de Lou K2LKK
>
>
>
> At 02:49 PM 10/4/2007 -0600, you wrote:
>>doesn't MFJ have some switches rated for VHF/UHF frequencies?
>>73
>>Colin, V A6BKX
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
>>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 2:34 PM
>>Subject: Re: Antenna switches.
>>
>>
>> > Thanks, I'll check into those.
>> > It's a little more than I expected to pay, but you want the best you 
>> > have
>>to
>> > pay for it, right?
>> >
>> > 73.
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "Richard Tomaszewski" <[log in to unmask]>
>> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> > Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 4:22 PM
>> > Subject: Re: Antenna switches.
>> >
>> >
>> > > Hi, Rick.
>> > >
>> > > You should use a switch specifically designed to handle vhf
>>transmissions.
>> > > CB type switches usually offer too much inductance for a proper match 
>> > > in
>> > > the
>> > > line.  I like coaxial switches, but these usually cost over $100.
>> > >
>> > > Richard Tomaszewski
>> > > VE2 BRT
>> > >
>> > > ----- Original Message -----
>> > > From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
>> > > To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> > > Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 4:01 PM
>> > > Subject: Antenna switches.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >> Hi list.
>> > >> I want to put up a 2 meter di-pole for my Kenwood TS-711A.
>> > >> I also want to be able to switch between my virtical and the 
>> > >> di-pole,.
>> > >> I have an antenna switch from my children's band, uh, I mean my CB
>>days,
>> > >> can
>> > >> I use this, or do I need a VHF switch if there is even such a thing?
>> > >> Thanks in advance for your help, and 73.
>> > >>
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>
> Louis Kim Kline
> A.R.S. K2LKK
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