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Old 11-11-2008, 05:45 AM   #20
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It looks like the band switch operates like an automatic tuner located at the antenna instead of at the radio end. So, if you know the dimensions of the antenna, it should be possible to duplicate it using aluminum tubing or angle brackets. Then you could use an ATU like LDG to do the band switching. If infact it's just a remotely switched loading coil, that should also be able to be duplicated. I'll have to look if there's a Yahoo group or forum for that antenna. It looks like a good one for portable operations; small, easy to set up, effective.

No Yahoo group, but did download OP Manual (PDF) and it looks like it contains enough info to duplicate the remote band switching boxes and the antenna. Looks like a winter project. I wonder if TW would sell just the controller?



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