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Review Summary For : Antenna Genius 8 ports fully automatic
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Description:
•8 antennas to 1 radio designed for most demanding single radio applications.
•160 through 6-meters bands.
•Highest port-to-port isolation on the market. Typical values are 75dB @ 50-MHz, 81dB @ 30-MHz, > 90dB @ 14-MHz.
•Up 20 dB better than other brands. Perfect if you are using SO2R or one radio full duplex (e.g. FlexRadio 6000 series).
•Capable of 3000W @ 1.5:1 VSWR CCS (e.g. RTTY) duty cycle for five minutes.
•Hardware level interlock system prevents two radios from connecting to the same antenna.
•Antenna Genius insures your RX antennas will not be used as TX.
•Dedicated port for connecting Output Modules with each Output Module having 16 relay outputs. Users can combine up to two Output Modules according to their needs.
•Controlled automatically by FlexRadio, 4O3A Interface Genius, BCD or manually by our Windows app or Pin To Port.
•Configurable by an intuitive Windows app.
•User programmable band ranges.
•Antenna Genius 8×2 Plus can be combined together for extending the number of antenna ports to 16, 24 or 32.
•Can be remotely controlled over LAN or internet.
•DC power, RJ-45 (100-Mbps Ethernet), 2 x 15-pin DE-15 socket (VGA style)
•TCP/IP (100-Mbps Ethernet) built in, DHCP-assigned or static IP address.
•Rugged stainless steel chassis with wall mount flange.
•Requires 13.8-VDC power supply. Power Consumption: 13.8-VDC @ 300mA.
•Dimensions (HWD): 10.6″ x 6.7″ x 2.8″ or 27cm x 17cm x 7cm.
•Weight: 5.5 lbs or 2.5 kg

LAN / WAN capability was a core design capability from day one and not an afterthought. The entire Genius product line: Interface Genius, Antenna Genius, Rotator Genius and Station Genius all work together seamlessly both locally and remotely.

Regular firmware updates will continue add features to all 4O3A Genius devices free of charge for life.

Each 4O3A Genius device has a comprehensive API to allow deep integration with other ham gear and software for logging, contesting, digital modes, etc.

Product is in production
More Info: http://www.4o3a.com/index.php/products/station-automation/antenna-genius/
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
2564.8
VE3JM Rating: 2023-02-08
Flawless Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
It integrates well with the Flex radio and the PGXL for SO2R. I can also control it with a pair of K3 rigs, using their BCD outputs.
DK8ZZ Rating: 2022-12-31
Works perfect Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Antenna Genius 8x2 is an perfect additional tool for Flexradio and PGXL. Fully automatically, works perfect here. Flex 6600, PGXL and AG 8x2 are in the same network. Once you programmed it, no need to control. With Stream Deck is possible to switch ANT 1/2 on Flexradio.
NO9E Rating: 2022-09-28
Seems to work well Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I set it up for SO2R. It seems to switch reliably, with control via the Ethernet cable, and the app for switching is nice.
W4ABF Rating: 2022-09-09
Some Quality Control Issues Time Owned: more than 12 months.
OK - the AG does what the previous two reviews indicate, but if you are using it with the PGXL and TGXL and FLEX radio - don't expect sunshine and roses when you try to connect your Yaesu or ICOM to the mix. When I query Flex about this, I'm told that the firmware (PGXL) isn't ready yet. I expect it will work fine with other rigs - just don't expect the PGXL or TGXL to cooperate. OK, with that being said - in a Flex environment it works as advertised. With one caveat - the first one I received had a dead port 1 on arrival. Flex promptly replaced it - paid shipping both ways. The second one developed a bad port (again Port 1) when I was using about 1KW on 6M. Again, Flex replaced it. They then checked with 403A (German manufacturer for all Genius products) and were told that the power limit for 6M was being lowered and that there are two preferred ports for 6M - it varies by which side of the 2x8 unit (the one I own) you are using. I never heard back from Flex which ports to use so I went with what I saw on the forums - and never use more than 500W on 6M. All good thus far on unit #3.
NJ0F Rating: 2017-11-05
Smart Antenna Switching Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I use two AG Plus units in my system switching antennas from two locations. These are the finest built antenna switches I have owned to date. Configurations are endless and these switches are an asset not just for Flex radio users but any antenna system.
WU5E Rating: 2017-01-15
outstanding Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
The guys at 4o3a.com have super support, zero problems, it hooks to your network for FLEX Radios but if you have a ICOM or Kenwood or Yaesu via serial port. No more forgetting to change antennas it follows the radio, how cool is this.

Jim
WU5E