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I am downsizing a large HF contest station
and now concentrating on VHF DXing so this
superb antenna switch is now surplus to
my needs. Perfect for SO2R contesting and
day-to-day operating.

The Shack-LAN 2-10 Antenna Switch is a
self-contained unit capable of handling
1500W and routing up to 10 separate
antennas to
2 radios. In order to provide the highest
degree of isolation, the 10 antenna ports are
split into two groups of five. By connecting
antennas for adjacent bands in opposing
groups (1-5 or 6-10), you can obtain over
110 db of isolation at 1.8 MHz and over 80
db
isolation at 28 MHz. Arrangement of the
switching system mechanically prohibits both
radios accessing the same antenna.

This switch is built with high quality
components. All RF connectors are silver-
plated with teflon insulation and gold plated
center
pins. All RF connectors are mounted with 4
machine screws, lockwashers and nuts, not
pop rivets which eventually work loose and
cause intermittent ground connections. All
printed circuit boards are made from quality
FR-4 material, are solder masked on both
sides and have easy to read part designators.
The cabinet is of steel construction for
maximum strength with aluminum front and
rear panels and is rack mountable to help
keep it in place when many large coaxial
cables are attached.

This switch can be controlled manually via
the front panel, via Shack-LAN Ethernet-
based controls or by externally applying
+12vdc to a rear panel connector for the
desired antenna for each radio. When used
with Shack-LAN components, you can assign
up to 8 antennas per band, including multi-
band antennas, and antenna selection is fully
automatic allowing the switch to be
placed in an out of the way location.

Another great feature when controlling the
switch with our Shack-LAN system is the
option to inhibit one radio from attempting
to
select either the same antenna as the other
radio or to inhibit one radio from selecting
an antenna for a band that is in use on the
other radio thus providing maximum receiver
protection.

Cabinet can be rack-mounted in a standard
19" rack or placed on your operating desk.

In excellent electric and cosmetic condition -
I have been busy with work and fatherhood
since I purchased this switch and it
consequently saw very little action.

Purchased for $829 new (each) from Array
Solutions, will sell for $499.00 plus shipping
& insurance. PayPal or personal check OK.
Ship UPS or you pick it up in Nashville TN
area.

73,
Bill AA4XT (ex-NT1Y)

This was marked by the originator on 2010-01-07 (UTC) as being sold.