Hardware Reference and Operational Manual: RemoteBox
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Introduction
The RemoteBox family of controllers is comprised of several universal antenna
switching controllers.
There are 6 models based on the number of inputs and number of antennas it can
control.
These are the available models:
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RemoteBox 4-Square (4 Square antennas)
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RemoteBox 1x6
(1 RF IN and 6 Antennas)
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RemoteBox 1x8
(1 RF IN and 8 Antennas)
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RemoteBox 2x6
(2 RF IN and 6 Antennas)
•
RemoteBox 2x8
(2 RF IN and 8 Antennas)
•
RemoteBox 2x12
(2 RF IN and 12 Antennas)
The RemoteBox 4-Square was added in October 2016, and use ANT1 output (3
wires) to control the antenna direction of the 4 verticals.
There is a special firmware based on the RemoteBox 1x8 and compatible with
Ameritron RCS-10 that uses a BCD Output (Ant1, Ant2 and Ant3 output pins)
The RemoteBox devices are NOT antenna switches but the controller with which to
use a commercial switch or a homemade one.
Some of the commercially available switches tested with RemoteBox are Array
Solutions - SixPack (2x6), SJ2W switch kits (1x6, 2x6), DX Engineering or MicroHAM
switches such as Six Switch, Double Six Switch, RemoteQTH, ForDXrs, Ameritron
RCS-10, DX4DXr’s and many others.
One of the great advantages of the RemoteBox family of controllers is the capability
to auto switch the antenna port based on Band Data and band changes on the radio.
It also adds the option to control the antenna switch remotely with a computer, both
locally or remotely by IP. This is ideal for a remote station.
The RemoteBox can also automate band pass filter selection through the auxiliary
port.
The user can always see the selected antenna through the LCD display as well as
the customized labels defined by the user.
It is very important to read the full manual. This product is pretty much
Plug & Play and very user friendly, however, familiarity with all the software and
hardware features will yield better results and allow the user to realize the full
potential of the RemoteBox.
