Automatic Antenna Switching - Building a luxury shack
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- In pursuit of laziness, I set up my shack to automatically change antenna for me based on band using CAT control from the radio.
This was done using an Array Solutions Bandmaster V and a remote antenna switch from GM6DX:- hamcables.co.uk/
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0:00 Intro
0:35 The problem
1:05 The solution
1:30 Bandmaster V
2:55 GM6DX antenna switch
4:00 Inside the GM6DX switch
5:00 Attach switch to wall
6:05 Attach front panel
6:20 Connect the control cable
6:50 Connect antenna cables
8:00 Downstairs in the shack
8:30 Demonstration - Наука та технологія
Very nice James had a tidy up in my shack on Sunday found the source of some noise and removed also installed a permanent power supply to the shed shack along with a 1m earth rod, regards Tony M7CVK,
Neat job heaps better than my masking tape tags on the cables etc.
I totally stripped my shack last October and rebuilt it. Mine is a but simpler than yours as its outside in my shed but just having it the way I want it without excess redundant wires has made things so much more manageable.
Yep, I know the feeling.
I previously had all the kit on a desk, which meant not much desk space & wires everywhere.
This time I've put all of the radio gear into a rack on wheels.
Seems to be working out great for me so far.
Good stuff James. Very interesting to see how that all goes together. 😊
Great video mate. Oh how the other half live. Must be terrible hihi.
😂 Great job/video.
73 🤙🏽
Good on ya, looks a top set up
I am liking that automatic antenna switch setup a lot..thanks for sharing.
I like the fact that it works with virtually any radio with CAT control, so it's easy to switch out the radio of I need to.
@@AmateurRadioUK Yes i noticed it had good connectivity, something like that is on my want list.
Nice shack James 👍
Thanks Duncan. Ongoing project but it is getting there!
No need for antenna switching as I married and only allowed one😂but I I was allowed another this is a really nice way to go.
My house my rules!
It's a simple choice of antenna or front door. So far, my partner has always chosen the antenna!!!
@@AmateurRadioUK oh Eck 😊
nice set up James, as said before, how the other half live hi. just one rig here 12v batts, one coax feeds two ants, home made rx ant switch cost 8 pounds, and never never ever need a amp, 10w ssb to vp8 from zl. 73 mate
Hi Brian. That's the great thing about this hobby. You can have a simple QRP station with a modest antenna setup, or you can go totally overkill with amplifiers, big antennas & all sorts of accessories. It's a personal preference.
Me personally, I really enjoy keeping it simple & running QRP in the field, but I also enjoy running QRO from the home station........I think I get the best of both worlds.