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K2FX
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 6, 2009 06:29
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DX Engineering Stands Behind Their Products
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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About 11-months ago, I purchased a DX Engineering remote Antenna Switch and the CC-8 Controller. For about 9-months it was bullet proof. However after that time, I would notice that receive became intermittent on a couple of the ports, only to come back after a short burst of RF. I called DX Engineering, and explained the problem. This is something they were familiar with. They suggested cleaning the relays by switching several times to different ports. That worked to some degree, but the problem was still there. I wrote to them again, and they asked me to pull the switch out of line, send it to them for repair work under the warrantee, and they would return it. At this time, I'm involved in so many on-air activities that I could not afford to be down for a few weeks, and asked if there was any other way they could help. They said that they would send me a BRAND NEW RR8A-HP, 8-port switch as a replacement if I would then send the defective one back in its place This is the newer model that has a different case, but same configuration. It arrived in a couple of days, and is fantastic. WOW, what customer service!! They trusted me enough to send them the old switch in return, which I promply did. This new switch is fantastic. Great Quality, and so far I am extremely happy. Do not ever be afraid to purchase from DX Engineering. Not only do they make superior products, but more importantly will stand behind them 100%. They even sent me a new DX Engineering Hat with the new switch!!!! Spread the word! DX Engineering is the place to get all of your accessories. Paul, K2FX
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K9VSK
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 26, 2009 13:50
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Excellent product
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Have had the switch installed for over a year. Continues to work well through IL winters and summer lightning! Excellent isolation as well. Would definitely recommend this product!
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KA3TKZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 1, 2009 09:28
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Quality Product
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The receipt inspection on this antenna switch showed good quality workmanship. Fit and finish is good. The solder joints were all clean, no flux residue, no cold solder, and no solder splash. This antenna switch has worked flawlessly for more than a year. Antenna port rejection is supurb.
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VE7DPG
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 17, 2009 19:38
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Excellence is not cheap!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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although I just received my package I am truly impressed with the quality of manufacturing! I am looking forward to getting it on my tower as soon as the temp rises above freezing.
One thing that I need to do is find out or come up with a mod so that I can operate this switch from my shacks 12v battery back-up in the event of emergency operations I have a couple of ideas on how I might do this just wanted too see if anyone else has already figured it out?
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KY6R
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 15, 2008 17:04
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8 Ports at 4 port cost
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I asked DX Engineering why they didn't have a 4 port remote switch, and their answer was a good one.
They have kept the cost of their 8 port switch down because the cost of making a 4 or 8 port switch is almost the same.
When you compare the price of the Ameritron RCS-4 to the DX Engineering switch, there is no comparison.
If you only need 4 ports - go for the RCS-4. Value wise and even cost wise, it makes more sense to go for the DXE switch and ground out the 4 ports that you don't think you will ever use (heh heh). DXE even gives you the ground braid to ground the unused ports out.
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W5JON
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 15, 2008 16:26
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Thanks for 8 Ports
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Over the years, I have at one time or another owned just about every antenna switch made. The Isolation on the DXE switch is the BEST by far.
I have had mine for about 4 years, and use only 4 of the 8 Ports. Last year my tower was hit by lightning and the relays on two of the ports were completely blown. Thanks to the great isolation the other six ports remained perfect, and nothing else was blown. The next day I just shifted two of the Yagis to two other good ports.
As there was no rush, I later replaced the four (two on each port) relays, easily purchased from Mouser, all 8 ports are once again available.
Guess you can not have too many ports only to few.
How someone that does not own such a excellent product can rate it, (a 3 at that) I do not understand.
73,
John W5JON
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W4SK
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 17, 2008 06:15
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Superior
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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As previously noted, you get what you pay for. The best radio in the world is useless if the antenna sucks. Do yourself a favor and get one of these.
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N1JMS
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 13, 2008 15:15
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Bulletproof!!!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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The factory provided description cannot even begin to describe the level of quality designed into this unit. It feels like high-end Commercial or Broadcast gear. Excellent isolation and power handling. I don't have any antenna that is actually resonate on any HF band (deed restricted), however, I do run at legal limit when necessary (they can't stop that with a deed) and this switch easily handles the power that is wasted in the line. Great job DX Engineering!
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WA2ZOU
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Rating: 5/5
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May 5, 2007 16:27
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Excellent Switch
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I was only going to do it once, decided to take the plunge and get the best. This is an OUTSTANDING switch, isolation between ports is great. I had a relay problem on position 1 that I found on a Sunday. Monday morning I got a reply telling me the replacement part would be shipped, Monday afternoon I received a shipping confirmation, no questions asked, a repalcement relay assembly (the ENTIRE guts) was sent. 15 minute replacment and all is well.
VERY well built, and it was the right decision. You want a switch, DX Engineering is the answer!
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K5HSV
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 12, 2007 22:40
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You Get What You Pay For!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This remote antenna switch is built to last. Excellent quality to the smallest detail. I previously owned an Ameritron RC-4. There is absolutely no comparission in quality between the two. With the Ameritron, I was getting so much port blead-over, using my auto-tuner became a chore. At time I couldn't get a decent SWR on 75m. Now it tunes flat in about 1 second. The port seperation is amazing to say the least; greater than >70db. My Ameritron only lasted just shy of 3 years...
I used CAT5-STP for the control cable. It works great and was easy to pull. If you want quality and real seperation, this is one that is worth every penny. Yup... it not cheap but you truly "get what you pay for". DX Engineering, you rock!
Paul - K5HSV
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