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Antenna connect disconnect switch implementation

Manoj
Manoj Member ✭✭
in New Ideas
Hi all,
After watching a couple of videos and concepts for the antenna disconnect arrangement, I put together this arrangement.

https://youtu.be/6BkzOGnGM7U

comments welcome.

73

Manoj VU2CPL
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  • Dave K5OZ
    Dave K5OZ Member ✭✭

    Manor,

    Very nice large gap version! Don’t forget to disconnect the ground also. The ground offers another path for lightning to go through your rig(s).

    Dave

    k5oz

  • Manoj
    Manoj Member ✭✭
    edited November 2020
    Thanks Dave. Your solution also looks elegant too. About your comment- Ground is disconnected along with antenna. The base is made is plywood to prevent conduction.
    In my use, ground is not practical though due to higher floor shack.
    73 Manoj VU2CPL
  • Manoj
    Manoj Member ✭✭
    Hello all, I have tested a new simpler version with a linear actuator and a ready to use sonoff device for the antenna disconnect device.
    https://youtu.be/vq5DuG9_yD8

    Comments welcome!

    73
    Manoj VU2CPL

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