W410A 200W Automatic 4-Way HF Antenna Switch

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27 күн бұрын

Here we take a look at a cool little antenna switch that is both versatile and super cool as it supports and promotes development within ham radio.
Power handling is 200 watts and supports either 4 antennas and 1 radio, or 4 radios and one antenna. These can also be stacked for more devices!
Antenna Switch:
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Code price:$131.99
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Nextion Screen:
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Пікірлер: 41

@andrewrudlang2785 25 күн бұрын

That is so cool! I wish it worked up at UHF though.

@judhi 21 күн бұрын

I am too lazy to unsolder the buzzer, so I just apply several layers of electrical insulator tape on it. Happy with the faint beep now 😁

@AndrewR2130 19 күн бұрын

old trick i was going to mention that haha

@mikewillis1592 21 күн бұрын

It is HF only because it is using standard 2A Omron G6S relays and not the RF relays that cost considerably more. For HF that's fine, a UHF model would be much more expensive to make. A higher power version would need larger relays. I like the idea of terminating the antennas, though I don't know if it makes much of a difference in practice. I would advise against connecting 4 transceivers to one antenna as I would worry about accidentally getting a lot of power into the receiver input if the antenna port has a high VSWR. It should be OK but risking £1000 radios with £100 switch perhaps better safe than sorry. I have made my own version using an Arduino, it listens to the CI-V traffic and selects a relay based on frequency. I also made a Bluetooth version for up to 8 relays to go with my IC705, though bluetooth is optional and it can also take a CI-V port, a 4 bit band select or a band voltage input. The relays and their control are separated so I can use coaxial relays at VHF/UHF or frame relays for HF. All on my webpage if interested.

@LawpickingLocksmith 24 күн бұрын

Overengineering at its zenith! But hey do you expect me to mount a mirror to see the other side of this box? I would try bluetack first to silence the nasty buzzer. Sure a whisper freak could get even more nerd satisfaction. Personally the old mechanical switch that grounds my radio if I walk away for lightning protection is still the DX choice where you can have extra power and have redundant coax.

@G7LWT 24 күн бұрын

Excellent remote control demo with the screen - thanks 👍

@TechMindsOfficial 23 күн бұрын

Thanks dude!

@4X4-RADIO 24 күн бұрын

Excellent concept, But a perfect example of a Product designed without actual "Real User" input.? All sockets should be on the rear, and the Port selector and indicator on the Front Maybe a Version 2.?

@scanflight 25 күн бұрын

I'm using ELAD AMS-33 for this purpose (Antenna matrix)

@apollorobb 21 күн бұрын

FN switch should be on the same side as the 4 ports so you can manually switch and see which port your on. Chinesium at its best . This is what happens when you build a product with 0 field testing .

@psychodadsn 25 күн бұрын

The ports are not shielded individual from each other or the input. Could this effect the attenuation protection of each port? Great video as always, thanks!

@1kc1981 24 күн бұрын

Cool item and a good price

@TheElectronicDilettante 25 күн бұрын

That’s slick as hell, nice!!

@iphone2web 25 күн бұрын

Wow, that's pretty sweet

@turbochardged 24 күн бұрын

When i have loud buzzers on devices i remove them and install a LED with a resistor so i have visual indicator instead.

@socallars3748 25 күн бұрын

Very nice! I have to say, this is the premiere channel for bringing new tech goodies to the attention of the amateur radio community. One of the best subscribe buttons I've ever clicked! Hey, do the specs specify the level of isolation between the four inputs/outputs? I'd love to switch between four different transceivers without worrying about damaging the ones that aren't transmitting.

@TechMindsOfficial 22 күн бұрын

Thank you!!!

@TankIOW 24 күн бұрын

After watching this video, I used your discount code and ordered two of them, thanks, it's a good discount that was too.

@TechMindsOfficial 24 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@zerobow9413 25 күн бұрын

Nice one

@borayurt66 23 күн бұрын

Nice, but with an odd design choice. Why are LEDs and the ports are on the same side? Using this you'd want to see the LEDs in order to be sure it switched correctly, but then you'll have to live with 4 antenna cables facing front too. If I were to design this, I would put all the LEDs and buttons on one side and call it "front side" and all the connectors including the USB and control jack on the opposing side and call it "back side". We are all trying to keep the cables as neat as possible in the shack and this is a chaos maker with this design.

@daskasspatzle2396 19 күн бұрын

7805 still in use...

@PA9MWO 23 күн бұрын

Can you please share your Nextion HMI file as reference ? Many thanks in advance

@PaulTaylor1 25 күн бұрын

Can you really connect four radios to one antenna? Can it be trusted to isolate the radios from the RF being transmitted?

@georgepapa2950 25 күн бұрын

Just asking will all the radios be able to receive all the RX signals of different frequency on that one antenna?

@Hank_W6IR 25 күн бұрын

@@georgepapa2950 You could have say a G5RV on port 1, a vertical such as the DXCommander on port 2 and receive all of the bands the antenna is designed for. The frequency ranges Matt shows are for auto band switching and you can change them in software/firmware to fit your antennas.

@Hank_W6IR 25 күн бұрын

Although you would need to test it I would think the port to port isolation is upwards of 60db which is more than enough for your 100 watt radios.

@TechMindsOfficial 25 күн бұрын

Don’t forget that any ports which are not selected, 3 at a time, are terminated inside to 150 watts.

@georgepapa2950 25 күн бұрын

@@TechMindsOfficial Just wanted to know if i have three VHF radios connected and will i be able to receive all RX signals on my omni antenna and use this BOX to switch the TX when it senses transmssion?