Hi Chris I dont think the relay type is too significant at these
frequencies. The important thing is its contacts should be able to carry the
current. It is at a low impedance point so the voltages should not be
excessive. Even an open frame style intended for switching 20 to 30A of
230v would be worth trying (I am sure you have a bin-full or two of those
lying around :-)) ).......the old-timers used knife switches at these
frequencies :-))
Alan
G3NYK
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Wilson" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 12:00 PM
Subject: LF: Antenna relays
19 November 2015
I am currently running a bottom strapped windowed ladder line feeder to
my horizontal quad loop as the vertical for LF, the loop as the
capacitive top hat. It means I am unable to use it for HF though. I am
wondering if I might add a remote switched relay at the bottom of the
ladder line, so it has two states. One connects my co ax feeder to the
ladder line with the bottom strapped together. the other opens the
strap and connects the 2 legs to a balun and then my co as feed line.
Given the voltages involved at LF, what sort of relay would I need to
be looking at? Thanks.
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Best regards,
Chris 2E0ILY mailto:[email protected]
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