Station Automation

Are you still switching antennas manually? Or even worse – literally unplugging and plugging coaxial cables at the radio antenna socket when changing the band?

Seriously?

Without any doubt, an automatic antenna switch is the most used accessory in the shack. And an absolute must.

For over a year, I have been using the 4O3A 8×1 switch. It is turned on 24/7, and it does hundreds of switches daily. Effortlessly, in the background, completely invisible.

Yes the 4O3A is ‘Flex native’ but Antenna Genius would work with any radio. For ICOM specifically, I prefer to use a Band to BCD decoder which provides easy CI-V connection.

If you have less than 8 antennas and one transceiver only, then AG 8×1 is the way to go. The 8×2 would allow you to connect two transceivers to 8 antennas.

Trust me. Once you install Antenna Genius, you will never go back to manual switching. You will also be the first to snatch DX when it announces the band change. Priceless!

4O3A Antenna Genius 8×1

Price: $1,270

To order 8×1 go to: https://dxing.com.au/index.php/product/antenna-genius-8×1/

4O3A Antenna Genius 8×2

Price: $1,765

To order 8×2 go to: https://dxing.com.au/index.php/product/antenna-genius-8×2/

4O3A Band to BCD Decoder

This interface will convert frequency data given from RS232 CAT or CI-V to BCD output. BCD output can be used to control Antenna Genius or any other BCD controlled device.

Price: $330

f you are an OM Power guy, then I suggest you stick with OM Power switches. Designed to work with any OM Power Auto tune amp.

Two options: 10 x 1 and 10 x 2.

Yes, in stock, immediate delivery.

OM SW 1/10+ BCD Controlled – Shortwave plus 50MHz Antenna switch

Price: $950

To order: https://dxing.com.au/index.php/product/om-sw-1-10-bcd-controlled-shortwave-plus-50-mhz-antenna-switch/

OM SW 2/10+ BCD Controlled – Shortwave plus 50MHz Antenna switch

Price: $1,590

To order: https://dxing.com.au/index.php/product/om-sw-2-10-bcd-controlled-shortwave-plus-50-mhz-antenna-switch/