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Reviews For: Anteni.net Ltd MS-S3 Ham Amateur Radio Remote Antenna Switch.

Category: Antenna Switching, Phasing, Controllers

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Review Summary For : Anteni.net Ltd MS-S3 Ham Amateur Radio Remote Antenna Switch.
Reviews: 2MSRP: 104.00
Description:
The MS-S3 consists of two units, a weatherproof external
switch box that mounts on tower or mast and a control unit
for placement at operating station.
Suitable for 46 - 75 ohm systems and handles 2000 watts PEP
SSB and 1500 CW
All unused terminals are automatically grounded for
static/lightening protection
High power relays (max current 16 amps)breakdown voltage
between contacts 1KV. All outputs grounded when power off.
Frequency range 1-60 MHZ
2000 watts CW/VSWR<1.5:1
1800 watts CW/VSWR<2:1.
1500 watts CW/CWS<3:1
1800 watts CW/VSWR<2:1
1500 watts CW/CWS<3:1
SWR <1.1:1 @ 1.8 3.5, 7 mhz.
<1:1.07 @ 14 mhz.
<1:1.13 @ 21 mhz.
Voltage supply relay 10-15vdc < 300ma.
Temperature range -35-+60C.
Teflon UHF SO-239 females, gold plated contacts.
Control line -any 8 conductor UTP cable.
Easily read LED indicators on switch box.
Cast aluminium housing ensures high degree of shielding and
protection from interference.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www,anteni.net EOOD
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ON8EI Rating: 2019-11-09
Great product , thumbs up. Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
This product was bought via Ebay. The seller/maker was very quick to reply to my questions. The package arrived a week or so after I placed my order.
It works straight out of the box. You do need to supply your own 12v power source.
It's plug n play and the simplicity is perfect.
I loved this product so much I ordered a 4 output switch for another project. I recommend :-)
VK2NZA Rating: 2018-05-14
Very good quality product. Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I previously posted a review of the MS-S7 remote antenna switch, having recently purchased the MSS3 remote antenna switch on the basis that the 7 position unit has been so good in my setup I felt I would offer a reveiw of this unit as well.
These are made in Bulgaria by a company called ANTENNI.net ltd. and offered in a 3 remote postion unit or a 7 position unit.
The MS-S3 external remote unit is housed in an oblong deep blue cast aluminium case and appears to be very good quality.
The SO-239 UHF connectors are Teflon with gold plated contacts, the control box is an oblong attractive plastic case with 3 wide spaced LEDs and a rotary switch to select appropriate antenna.
Control box requires a 300ma 10 -15 vdc supply mini plug and lead supplied and connects to the remote switch unit via an 8 conductor UTP cable supplied with a connector for placing longer cable of your choice length (easily available in long lengths for peppercorn prices) online or any cell phone/electronics distributors.
The power ratings are between 1500 CW VSWR<1.5:1 SWR 1.5:1, to 2000 watts CW SWR CWS<3:1.
I purchased mine on E bay direct from the manufacturer and it was posted to Australia from Bulgaria registered post for $14.00 US well packaged and each unit in it own plastic protective bag.
I have tested the units and agree that the unused terminals are grounded and all are grounded when the switching unit is turned off.
My station is capable of 200 watts only so I can't attest to the power handling maximum however the unit looks and feels like quality and switches very quickly and positively.
Compared to an MFJ/Ameriton switcher I replaced previously the quality difference is apparent.
Very good value for the quality it is although postage took 3 weeks to arrive but within the time specified.
My other 7 position remote switch from the same company has been in the air and hot Australian sun for around 2 years now and is still operating flawlessly.
Check it out on E'bay under MS-S3 remote antenna switch by LZ22R from Bulgaria.