I note it states upto 160MHz. Given that I will switch it with the PTT control line could I also pass UHF / 437MHz at 5watts safely through this device ??
I had exact same one and wired as shown on other videos, however when I powered up the box, my radio audio goes low and I see more activity on the SDRUNO waterfall side, and the green light (left) activated without pressing anything, can you pls direct me
Have you switched the jumper inside the antenna switcher to dual receive? Check this update video I did as I worked through the same problem. (At least I think it is the same problem.) Good luck and thanks for watching. ruclips.net/video/-OLWWF21YJU/видео.html
Tnx for video. I've got a problem : As soon as I supply power, the device attenuates the input signal by almost 90%! Something wrong. Can you help me ?
Check out my videos on using this with a SDR for a panadapter and the update video. I seem to remember something similar. I double che ked the wiring and made the change to the jumper on the switch circuit board, I haven't had any problems.
The switch disconnects the SDR dongle from the antenna when the transmitter transmits. So technically yes. When the transmitter and SDR are close, the SDR may pick up some of the signal but the point is to keep the transmitter output from smoking the SDR dongle. Hope I understood the question correctly. Cheers.
Hello can you please help me I am using this switcher with an sdr play rsp1a an ft 450d a usb to com lead I can connect between my radio and the Yeasu software but I can’t handshake with the sdr uno software what have I not done sdr uno is connected
There are a lot of things going on with setting up the switcher and the software. I have 3 videos on this. First is this one on the switcher, next called SDR Panadapter Using an Antenna Switcher and the third one is an update to the second. The update focuses on a streamlined method of connecting everything if you use Ham Radio Deluxe. Start with the second fairly long video that will guide you through getting and installing several pieces of software to get the communication paths right. I don't use the Yeasu software so I'm afraid I'm not too much help there. Good Luck.
I've been using it for a few weeks. It has several problems. 1 - RF isolation in TX is poor. 2 - The relays in the audio line make terrible noises in the speakers when activated. Do not use the front sockets! 3 - Find a way for your radio to control the box. Don't trust her RF detector!
With the display as part of the WSTJ-X software, I haven't found a need for the SDR display for FT-8. If your computer is powerful enough or you have enough screens, there's not reason this wouldn't work. PS. Check my "Update" video on this topic. It addresses resetting a jumper in the switcher so the transceiver gets an audio signal.
Thanks for showing how the front jacks work, I didn't know that it was for audio.
Glad to help
While you're at it, thought to share also the internals of the device? I am curious what kind of relay this one is using.
I'll add that to the shot list for the next video.
New video later this week. It will have some info and photos from inside the device.
Great video!!!
I note it states upto 160MHz. Given that I will switch it with the PTT control line could I also pass UHF / 437MHz at 5watts safely through this device ??
Sorry, I'm not an engineer. I used it to disconnect my dongle from an HF radio, not UHF. My guess would be no.
I had exact same one and wired as shown on other videos, however when I powered up the box, my radio audio goes low and I see more activity on the SDRUNO waterfall side, and the green light (left) activated without pressing anything, can you pls direct me
Have you switched the jumper inside the antenna switcher to dual receive? Check this update video I did as I worked through the same problem. (At least I think it is the same problem.) Good luck and thanks for watching. ruclips.net/video/-OLWWF21YJU/видео.html
@@GadgetTalk4U I did switched inside the box and now both red and green lights are lit.
Thanks for prompt reply and keep safe.
@@GadgetTalk4U where do you recommend I connect the PTT coming from the TR box?
Not sure how to power this up. Do I need a transformer?
Basically a 12v source. 13.8 to be exact. I put Anderson plugs on mine and connect them to a power pole distribution block.
I didn't get any cooter mints with mine.
Too, funny. Took a minute to understand what you meant. I like peppermint!
Tnx for video. I've got a problem : As soon as I supply power, the device attenuates the input signal by almost 90%! Something wrong. Can you help me ?
Check out my videos on using this with a SDR for a panadapter and the update video. I seem to remember something similar. I double che ked the wiring and made the change to the jumper on the switch circuit board, I haven't had any problems.
@@GadgetTalk4U That's right! Tnx. Now everything is ok
Does this switch mute the SDR audio when you go into TX mode?
The switch disconnects the SDR dongle from the antenna when the transmitter transmits. So technically yes. When the transmitter and SDR are close, the SDR may pick up some of the signal but the point is to keep the transmitter output from smoking the SDR dongle. Hope I understood the question correctly. Cheers.
Hello can you please help me I am using this switcher with an sdr play rsp1a an ft 450d a usb to com lead I can connect between my radio and the Yeasu software but I can’t handshake with the sdr uno software what have I not done sdr uno is connected
There are a lot of things going on with setting up the switcher and the software. I have 3 videos on this. First is this one on the switcher, next called SDR Panadapter Using an Antenna Switcher and the third one is an update to the second. The update focuses on a streamlined method of connecting everything if you use Ham Radio Deluxe. Start with the second fairly long video that will guide you through getting and installing several pieces of software to get the communication paths right. I don't use the Yeasu software so I'm afraid I'm not too much help there. Good Luck.
@@GadgetTalk4U thank you so much for your reply I will watch those but do not use hdr
I've been using it for a few weeks. It has several problems.
1 - RF isolation in TX is poor.
2 - The relays in the audio line make terrible noises in the speakers when activated. Do not use the front sockets!
3 - Find a way for your radio to control the box. Don't trust her RF detector!
i have one of these, i have more response using the tx grd rca phono to 3.5mm jack lead
Nice. Thanks for adding to the discussion.
You never said anything about FT 8
With the display as part of the WSTJ-X software, I haven't found a need for the SDR display for FT-8. If your computer is powerful enough or you have enough screens, there's not reason this wouldn't work. PS. Check my "Update" video on this topic. It addresses resetting a jumper in the switcher so the transceiver gets an audio signal.
Really sad that this is built better than the MFJ at 1/3 the price. No wonder MFJ stopped making stuff. They sucked.