Coax Switches - A Close Look at the Watson Brand | HAM RADIO

[@andycampbell5416]

I recently purchased the 4 way SO239 model from yourselves off eBay, I must say its a excellent switch, and makes life soooo much easier having 4 antennas connected to one transceiver,,,, cheers.

[@watersstanton]

Many thanks Andy. 73 Peter

[@theroguetomato5362]

I use mine in reverse. Switch one way, and the antenna connects to my transceiver. Flip the switch and the antenna connects to my SDR receiver.

[@watersstanton]

Yes another good example.

[@alangoulding4252]

I have the 2 way switch that I purchased from you a few years ago and its been faultless, always wondered how good the internals where and you explained and gave a cracking view..3 way on its way now ....great video as usual Peter..73..de G7WBB (Alan)

[@watersstanton]

Hi Alan, great to hear from you and glad that the switches are working for you. 73 Peter.

[@GordonHudson]

I bought a Watson 2m/70cm handheld antenna over 20 years ago. It's been on four handhelds with different adapters. Currently on my ID52. At my age I will probably never need another one. It's about a quarter wave on 2m and it's really tough but flexible.

[@watersstanton]

Good to gear it is still in use. Take care. 73 Peter

[@gerardoppewal372]

@watersstanton These switches will work very well on LF i.e. audio, because most of them are spec'd for DC-500 MHz or so. For RF I use 4 2's and 2 4's to connect any of 4 antennas to any of 2 radio's. See QRZ.

[@MrDbone75]

A very good Monday afternoon to you all from Wellington Somerset

[@mikes6844]

And a great afternoon to you too. From sunny Sutton Coldfield. Love this channel kept my going during lockdown - backyard on the air was my thing 🤪73 M0AZE

[@wendelljackson1488]

I always enjoy your videos, but I have a question about the coax switch you previewed. During a threatening thunderstorm, would using the switch to disconnect my transceiver from my antenna and connect it to ground be sufficient protection. Or, should i always physically unscrew my antenna from all equipment.

[@watersstanton]

Disconnecting via the switch is very safe unless you get a direct strike and then nothing much will save the gear! However, most household insurance policies cover lightning damage. 73 Peter.

[@hamshackleton]

'Coax switch' is a misnomer - because it does not switch the coax, just the inner. All the outers (the screens) are commoned by the cast metal case. If you have previously just changed plugs over, to change radios or antennas, then add a switch, (with the switch used 'back to front for using one antenna and different trx's' - perhaps for A - B comparisons) and find your matching has 'gone up the wall' - it might be the added different lengths (differing resonances) of screen that are confusing the issue.

[@watersstanton]

An amusing post but technically wrong.

[@hamshackleton]

@@watersstanton - In what way?

[@brian.7966]

@@hamshackleton tut tut.

[@hamshackleton]

@@brian.7966 - Not very informative!

[@shaneeloina8474]

Hello, thanks for the videos, a question, if your using the switch to select different transceivers, how much isolation is required so not to damage another rig?

[@watersstanton]

Modern rigs are pretty well protected but you need to use a decent switch. Worth paying the extra and buy one if the Diamond models.

[@carlsgarage2023]

They hold their value those switches.

[@watersstanton]

Yes agreed.

[@eddiehatherall6257]

GW6BXU do they ground the antennas when switch is left in the central position?

[@watersstanton]

No they don't. In the cerntre position they are open circuit.

[@30dudleystreet95]

Most Coax switches will also wok perfectly well backwards. i.e. two transceivers into one antenna !!!

[@watersstanton]

Yes they will.

[@ehayes5217]

thank you & 73 de WA4ELW in TN 🇺🇸 dit dit

[@AliReza-zx8km]

Nice.............

[@watersstanton]

Thanks