Coax Switches - A Close Look at the Watson Brand

Coax Switches - A Close Look at the Watson Brand | HAM RADIO

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2 жыл бұрын

Whether a ham radio operator or a professional user, coax swithes can be an important part of a radio communications setup. Peter Waters G3OJV, takes a look.

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@andycampbell5416 2 жыл бұрын

I recently purchased the 4 way SO239 model from yourselves off eBay, I must say its a excellent switch, and makes life soooo much easier having 4 antennas connected to one transceiver,,,, cheers.

@watersstanton 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Andy. 73 Peter

@alangoulding4252 2 жыл бұрын

I have the 2 way switch that I purchased from you a few years ago and its been faultless, always wondered how good the internals where and you explained and gave a cracking view..3 way on its way now ....great video as usual Peter..73..de G7WBB (Alan)

@watersstanton 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan, great to hear from you and glad that the switches are working for you. 73 Peter.

@gerardoppewal372 2 жыл бұрын

@watersstanton These switches will work very well on LF i.e. audio, because most of them are spec'd for DC-500 MHz or so. For RF I use 4 2's and 2 4's to connect any of 4 antennas to any of 2 radio's. See QRZ.

@MrDbone75 2 жыл бұрын

A very good Monday afternoon to you all from Wellington Somerset

@mikes6844 2 жыл бұрын

And a great afternoon to you too. From sunny Sutton Coldfield. Love this channel kept my going during lockdown - backyard on the air was my thing 🤪73 M0AZE

@GordonHudson 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a Watson 2m/70cm handheld antenna over 20 years ago. It's been on four handhelds with different adapters. Currently on my ID52. At my age I will probably never need another one. It's about a quarter wave on 2m and it's really tough but flexible.

@watersstanton 2 жыл бұрын

Good to gear it is still in use. Take care. 73 Peter

@theroguetomato5362 2 жыл бұрын

I use mine in reverse. Switch one way, and the antenna connects to my transceiver. Flip the switch and the antenna connects to my SDR receiver.

@watersstanton 2 жыл бұрын

Yes another good example.

@wendelljackson1488 2 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos, but I have a question about the coax switch you previewed. During a threatening thunderstorm, would using the switch to disconnect my transceiver from my antenna and connect it to ground be sufficient protection. Or, should i always physically unscrew my antenna from all equipment.

@watersstanton 2 жыл бұрын

Disconnecting via the switch is very safe unless you get a direct strike and then nothing much will save the gear! However, most household insurance policies cover lightning damage. 73 Peter.

@carlsgarage2023 2 жыл бұрын

They hold their value those switches.

@watersstanton 2 жыл бұрын

Yes agreed.

@shaneeloina8474 9 ай бұрын

Hello, thanks for the videos, a question, if your using the switch to select different transceivers, how much isolation is required so not to damage another rig?

@watersstanton 9 ай бұрын

Modern rigs are pretty well protected but you need to use a decent switch. Worth paying the extra and buy one if the Diamond models.

@ehayes5217 2 жыл бұрын

thank you & 73 de WA4ELW in TN 🇺🇸 dit dit

@eddiehatherall6257 2 жыл бұрын

GW6BXU do they ground the antennas when switch is left in the central position?

@watersstanton 2 жыл бұрын

No they don't. In the cerntre position they are open circuit.

@AliReza-zx8km 2 жыл бұрын

Nice.............

@watersstanton 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@hamshackleton 2 жыл бұрын

'Coax switch' is a misnomer - because it does not switch the coax, just the inner. All the outers (the screens) are commoned by the cast metal case. If you have previously just changed plugs over, to change radios or antennas, then add a switch, (with the switch used 'back to front for using one antenna and different trx's' - perhaps for A - B comparisons) and find your matching has 'gone up the wall' - it might be the added different lengths (differing resonances) of screen that are confusing the issue.

@watersstanton 2 жыл бұрын

An amusing post but technically wrong.

@hamshackleton 2 жыл бұрын

@@watersstanton - In what way?

@brian.7966 2 жыл бұрын

@@hamshackleton tut tut.

@hamshackleton 2 жыл бұрын

@@brian.7966 - Not very informative!