56 Antenna Switches & Control Consoles Smart Antenna Control Consoles Operate your multi-input, multi-output Hamplus Antenna Switch system using these consoles, one at each radio position. It won't matter whether your transceiver positons are together in a contest station or far apart in separate radio shacks in dif erent rooms! These Memory Band Decoder control units connect directly with Elecraf , Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu rigs for antenna automation and easy switching between radios. Push-buttons and LEDs indicate manual or automatic antenna selections. They allow for split operation, using a separate transmit and receive antennas. A simple "one-radio-per- antenna" system and hot switch safeguards protect radios/antennas from damage. They require no PC or sof ware, and work with all Hamplus rotator and antenna switches. Consoles support multi-controller, multi-Rotator Switches for memorization of antenna rotator selections. Optional two-way switch units make it possible to control up to 16 antennas by piggybacking two Smart Antenna Control Consoles per operating position. The HPY-MBD-8G comes with band data output, bandpass filter control output, and Waller Flag receive antenna control ports. HPY-MBD-8G MBD Remote Control Unit, for 8 Antennas, with Added Outputs/Ports ............................................................ $469.99 HPY-MBD-12F MBD Remote Control Unit, for 12 Antennas ................................ $659.99 HPY-SW-02 Serial Port Splitter Switch for MBD-8...............................................$79.99 Transceiver Radio Interface Cables and Control Cable Assemblies These cables for Icom, Yaesu, Kenwood, Elecraf , and Flex rigs are necessary to complete the connection of each smart Remote Control Console or Desk Antenna Switch with its transceiver. Choose based on your radio/interface model. Control Cable Assemblies connect Hamplus Smart Antenna Control Consoles with Antenna Switches. Pricing for interface cables from $55.99 to $77.99. Enter "HPY Interface" at DXEngineering.com for more details. Control Cable Assemblies HPY-CC-10M 10 Meters Long MBD-8/12 to AS82-AS1206 $65.99 HPY-CC-15M 15 Meters Long MBD-8/12 to AS82-AS1206 $79.99 HPY-CC-20M 20 Meters Long MBD-8/12 to AS82-AS1206 $119.99 Antenna Switches These excellent solutions for switching multiple antennas to multiple radios support 6, 8 or 12 antenna inputs and 1, 2, 4 or 6 radio outputs. They cover HF and 6M bands and handle full legal limit power with insertion loss of 0.1 dB. They allow one radio to access one antenna at a time. All antennas are grounded when not selected or when the system is powered of . These devices are typically operated automatically or manually with the illuminated push-buttons of the MBD-8E, MBD-8G or MBD-12F Smart Antenna Switch Control Units, one at each radio position. The RC-12 Manual Control Unit comes with rotary knob and LEDs to indicate antenna selection. They operate any of the remote antenna switches and can also be used at each radio position. Part Number Radio Inputs Antenna Outputs Max. SWR Price HPY-AS-62 2 6 1.8:1 $521.99 HPY-AS-81S 1 8 1:7:1 $259.99 HPY-AS-82F 2 8 1.7:1 $649.99 HPY-AS-84F 4 8 1.7:1 $1,289.99 HPY-AS-86F 6 8 1.7:1 $2,195.99 HPY-AS-1202F 2 12 1.7:1 $999.99 HPY-AS-1204F 4 12 1.7:1 $1,599.99 HPY-AS-1206F 6 12 1.7:1 $3,295.99 Control Unit HPY-RC-12 Manual Control Unit for up to 12 Antennas $179.99 HPY-AS-86F HPY-KRC-8 HPY-YRC-8 6-Antenna Smart Control Console The MBD-62 provides intelligent control for up to six antennas and two radios. It’s compatible with all Hamplus antenna switches and those from select other manufacturers. Suitable for use with the new Hamplus AS-62 antenna switch, the controller features two band decoders; two outputs for triggering band pass filters; 16 general purpose outputs (eight for each radio); two manual and two automatic ways to select antennas; antenna memory capabilities, with 25 bands that cover from 100 KHz to 450 MHz; split antenna operation (one antenna transmits and one receives); sof ware updates via USB; and more. The MBD-62 recognizes Icom CI-V, Yaesu and Elecraf BCD, and Kenwood, Icom and Elecraf RS-232 radios. HPY-MBD-62 Smart Antenna Control Console, 6 Antennas/2 Radios ....$489.99 Pin to Pin Cables HPY-CC62-5M For MBD-62 to AS-62 Antenna Switcher, 5 Meters Long ..... $39.99 HPY-CC62-9M For MBD-62 to AS-62 Antenna Switcher, 9 Meters Long ..... $52.99 HPY-CC62-15M For MBD-62 to AS-62 Antenna Switcher, 15 Meters Long ... $69.99 HPY-CC62-20M For MBD-62 to AS-62 Antenna Switcher, 20 Meters Long ... $81.99 2 Inputs to 1 Output Antenna Switch Relay Units These remotely controlled units work with two 8-port antenna switches to expand to 16 antennas. Boasting 3,000W PEP power handling and DC to 60 MHz coverage, they feature SO-239 RF connectors and DB-9F for remote control. Port isolation is 38 dB at 30 MHz. The ASR-21 model lets you expand from 4 to 8 rotators. HPY-AS-21 2 Input/1 Output Antenna Switch Relays ..........................$199.99 HPY-ASR-21 2 Input/1 Output Antenna Switch Relay w/Rotator Expansion ...........................................................$199.99 Coax Switches These low-loss devices provide smooth switching between antenna systems. The two-position, 0 to 1000MHz 18-041 model handles 2,500W maximum power with an insertion loss of 0.1dB. The 21-400 two-position switch boasts a 1000MHz range; 2kW (DC-30MHz), 1kW (30-200MHz), 500W (200-500MHz), 250W (500-1000MHz) power handling; and 0-500MHz 0.05dB/500-1GHz 0.10dB insertion loss. The DC-800MHz 21-401 three-position switch has SO-239s, an insertion loss of less than 0.05dB; and 0-30MHz (1.5kW), 30-200MHz (1kW), 200-500MHz (500W), 500-800MHz (250W) power handling. MKR-18-041 2-position SO-239 Coax Switch, 1000MHz ...........................$29.99 MKR-21-400 2-position SO-239 Coax Switch, 1000MHz ...........................$69.99 MKR-21-401 3-position SO-239 Coax Switch, 800MHz ...........................$109.99 Automatic Remote Antenna Switch System for 6 Antennas, 3 Radios The new AS-61WL antenna switch unit comes with a separate indoor control console (RC-603WL) featuring easy-to-use push-button controls for quick selection of six antennas and up to three radios. The RF-capable control console also allows for the insertion of a linear amplifier, wattmeter or both. Any length of 50 Ω cable connects between the two units to carry full power RF and commands. The control console is an intelligent band decoder with antenna selection memory. It features automatic band memory operation with compatible transceivers including Elecraf K3 (RS-232), Kenwood (RS-232), Yaesu CAT (RS-232) and Icom (CI-V); operation from 1.5 MHz to 60 MHz; maximum 0.1 dB insertion loss; and the ability to handle 2,500 watts PEP. Provides non-simultaneous six-antenna operation to one of three radios. All antennas and radios are switched to ground when not in use. SO-239/UHF female connectors. HPY-AS-61WL Automatic Antenna Switch, 6 Antennas/3 Radios .................$699.99 Desktop Antenna Switches Hamplus AS-603 Desktop Manual Switches feature six antenna inputs and three radio outputs for quick, one-at-a-time rotary switch selections. Hamplus AS-603A Desktop Smart Antenna Switches feature illuminated push-buttons, indications of six antenna inputs and three radio output selections. Built-in intelligent band decoder and antenna memory allows ef ortless automatic or manual antenna band switching. The AS-603A is compatible with popular Elecraf , Kenwood, Yaesu and Icom transceivers or any radio equipped with a BCD. HPY-AS-603 Desktop Antenna Switch .....................................................$379.99 HPY-AS-603A Desktop Smart Antenna Switch ..........................................$399.99 HPY-AS-603AL Desktop Smart Antenna Switch, w/Amplifier Connectors ......................................................$475.99 HPY-AS-603AL SO2R 2X6 Antenna Switches These finely made antenna switches by VE2DX let users select any six antennas for connection to two radios, covering the frequency range of 1.8 to 54 MHz (1,500W SSB/CW). All control signals are RFI filtered as are all VE2DX printed circuit boards with shielding on both sides. Each SO-239 antenna port features five relays to achieve a design with over 80 dB of port isolation and full legal-limit power handling. Built into a weatherproof chassis (11" W x 7.75" H x 4" D), the switch's simplistic design allows the use of only two coaxial cables from the station to the tower. Both radio inputs have access to any of the unselected six antenna outputs. Switches may be controlled by third-party switch consoles, station controllers, and computer automation. Available in 12 and 24 VDC versions. VEX-2X6AS-12 2X6 Antenna Switch, 12 VDC ....................................................$624.99 VEX-2X6AS-24 2X6 Antenna Switch, 24 VDC ....................................................$624.99 We’re All Elmers Here! Get Expert Support at: [email protected]
