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DXE-RTR-1A Receive Antenna Interface for Transceivers
Now you can add a dedicated receive antenna to HF transceivers which lack a separate RX antenna input port - or
protect an un-switched RX ANT port on your transceiver! The DXE-RTR-1 Receive Antenna Interface (Patent
Pending) is a unique multi-purpose switch unit which automatically or manually switches the RF output antenna
connector on any HF transceiver between a separate receiving antenna system and a standard transmitting antenna. The
switching is fast enough - about 4 ms. - to allow QSK CW operation. In its simplest application, it allows you to add a
receiving preamp to improve reception of those really weak ones! The DXE-RTR-1 enables operators to enjoy the
improved reception that a low noise receiving antenna system offers. Connection to a Beverage, Receive Four-Square,
Active Receive Antenna, and other receiving antennas and accessories is now possible, safely, only with the DXE-RTR-
1.
Requires 12 VDC for operation, or order DXE-PSW-12D1A AC adapter.
•Attractive Heavy Stainless Steel Enclosure
•200 Watt Switching Capability
•Supports CW full break in
•Main Antenna has SO-239 connector
•Receive Outputs use RCA phono and Type F connectors
•Safe switching - transmit antenna is always connected to transceiver on power-off
•Hot switching lockout - disables receive antenna during transmit mode
•Versatile - allows inclusion of RF Preamps and other RX accessories
ARR-8560 - ARRL ON4UN's Low Band DXing, 5th Edition
The fifth edition features new and updated material.
Highlights include…
…a thoroughly revised discussion of
receiving antennas.
You’ll discover how to greatly enhance their operational
bandwidth. In addition, low-signal transformers for Beverages and other receive-only antennas are analyzed in great
detail, along with effective common-mode filters.
…a new examination of
phased arrays
, with new concepts such as the hybrid-fed 4-square array and opposite-voltage
feed system. This is a must-read for every serious antenna builder!
…dozens of new propagation maps based on DX Atlas, as well as an in-depth analysis of the influence of sunspot
cycles on 160-meter ducting.
…a new discussion of cutting edge technology including
Software Defined Radio
and the revolutionary
LP-500
Digital Station Monitor.
Contents:
Propagation
DXing on the Low Bands
Receiving and Transmitting Equipment
Antenna Design Software
Antennas: General, Terms, Definitions
The Feed Line and the Antenna
Receiving Antennas
The Dipole Antenna
Vertical Antennas
Large Loop Antennas
Phased Arrays
Other Arrays
Yagis and Quads
Low Band DXing from a Small Garden
From Low Band DXing to Contesting
CD-ROM included!
The CD-ROM includes the entire book in a fully searchable PDF format as well as ON4UN’s
software (Windows XP only), antenna modeling files, photographs and more.
