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Paradan Radio Presents the Antenna Disconnect

• Reduce the chance of station damage from lightning
• The Antenna Disconnect automatically disconnects the antenna from your radio and grounds the antenna
• It prevents static-discharge, surges, and lightning-strike effects from damaging your radio and associated equipment
• The Antenna Disconnect Actuator is installed at the output from your transceiver, power amplifier, or antenna tuner in line with the antenna’s feedline
• When the transceiver is turned OFF, the antenna’s coax signal wire and shield are shorted together and grounded, and both the coax center and coax shield are disconnected from the radio
• When the transceiver is powered ON, the Actuator re-connects the antenna for normal operating
• It is intended for HF operation, 160 through 6 meters, and can handle 1.5 kW
• A good earth ground connection is required for maximum surge protection
• The Antenna Disconnect is ideal for remote station lightning and static protection
• The Antenna Disconnect Actuator comes with SO-239 coaxial sockets
• It is also available with 5-way binding posts for use with twin lead (ladder line) feed lines, such as 450 ohm lines
• To purchase, please select this option above 12 Volt power for the Actuator comes from the transceiver
• For modern Yaesu transceivers, simply plug the control cable into the transceiver’s auxiliary power RCA socket
• For modern Icom transceivers, connect the control wire to the auxiliary socket's pigtails using the crimp barrels
• Or connect the control cable to your power supply directly or through a power strip
• Powerpoles are included
• Simply turn on your radio or power supply to operate

Specifications:

Antenna Disconnect Actuator:

• Operating Voltage: 10-18 Volts dc
• Insertion loss: Less than 0.05 dB up to 29 MHz. 0.3 dB at 54 MHz, 1.0 dB at 148 MHz
• Current: 60 mA when turned ON to connect antenna
• LED: Illuminates green when relays connect the antenna
• Relays: Two relays with 15 Amp contacts, protected for reverse spikes
• Case: Grounded to antenna’s and Isolated from radio’s coaxial connector
• Control Wire: Two-conductor #18 AWG with an RCA plug. Powerpoles and barrel connectors are included
• Control Input: Diode protected against reverse polarity. RF filtered
• Active Lightning Protection: Gas Discharge Tube on antenna coax input
• Case Ground Stud: One-quarter inch with washers, lock washer and nut
• Case: Die-cast aluminum, black paint, white print, water resistant
• Size: 4.8 x 2.6 x 1.6 in., mtg. tabs w/4 holes @ 5.25 and 1.5 in. centers
• Weight: 13 oz., 390 grams

User Manual: Download PDF