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Diversity Topology

I have a question regarding an 8600 and diversity reception.
Currently my configuration is 8600 (Ant A) —> PGXL (Drive A)—> TGXL 1x3 (TX).
I have one of the tuner outputs connected to a three-position manual switch to select between one of three antennas. The other two are for dedicated antennas.
I'm looking for suggestions regarding diversity reception and what I need to modify in my current setup.
Thanks.
Answers
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Hi Geoff, for diversity reception, you will need an antenna on your ANT2 or RXB port.
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Hi Len, I understand that is what is necessary.
I'll just have to figure the best way to add more switching as I don't have any antennas dedicated for receiving.
Right now with the manual switch I'll need an additional switch to move one of the antennas to another port on the radio.
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or set up an antenna exclusively for receiving. I use a loop on ground on the tx input. No switching needed since it cannot be used to transmit.
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Err, should be rx antenna (auto corrupt again).
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John…do you find the loop on the ground beneficial for diversity reception?
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I have not. I use it as a low noise antenna, similar to a Beverage, which I don’t have room for.
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Thanks John.
I'm looking into a LoG or loop as possibilities for a receive antenna. So I appreciate your feedback.
Diversity is something new to me.
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