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The RCS-12 is an automatic remote antenna
switch. It reads information from the transceiver and selects the
pre-programmed antenna automatically. Programming is as easy as a push
of a button. It works with most Icom,Yaesu, Kenwood and other rigs that
have a band data output line. It has a manual/automatic switch that will
allow manual selection of antennas as well. It has eight LEDs to
indicate which antenna is selected.
RCS-12 stops expensive antenna switching damage. No HOTswitching with
the RCS-12! It's late at night, there's a run of stations going, and the
operator pushes a button. SWR shoots up! Even if the SWR Watch
Protection kicks in, you still lose your run frequency while you look to
see what happened, if you notice at all! At best you only lose your run
frequency; at worse you lose an amplifier or antenna switch.
You've learned a painful lesson! The cost of a blown bandswitch or
antenna relay pales in comparison to the price of a contest. You'll
never know if this was your year because a split-second error turned you
from a winner to a loser. It's another year before you can try again.
With a properly connected and programmed RCS-12 it is impossible to pick
the wrong antenna. It is impossible to damage equipment by switching
antennas while transmitting.
You no longer have to hover over guest operators like a mother hen;
RCS-12 will not let them make an antenna switching mistake. Ameritron’s
RCS-12 is compatible with virtually any antenna switching system. It
works with BCD or one-of-eight outputs, and is fully compatible with 12
or 24 volt relay systems.
RCS-12 can handle directional control of two four-squares, or one
four-square along with an assortment of other antennas. It can handle up
to eight individual antennas. Any single position or combination of
positions can be programmed for any particular band. The operator pushes
an antenna selector button and the RCS-12 takes over.
The RCS 12 monitors the amplifier keying line. It prohibits antenna
relay transfers while your amplifier is active. Simultaneously,it
remembers what antenna function the operator called for. It switches at
the first amplifier drop. It holds the amp off until switching is
complete and relays are settled.
It monitors the band data from radios. The internal band decoder knows
which groups of switch positions are allowed on each band. It prevents a
distracted operator from picking the wrong switch position. When the
radio changes bands the RCS-12 goes to the last antenna used for that
band.
RCS-12 makes it impossible to put the radio on the wrong antenna. It’s
impossible to switch relays while the amplifier is on, whether you are
switching stacks, directions, or antenna arrays or any combination of
the three. RCS-12 works with four squares, stacking systems, directional
arrays and other combos of up to 8 antenna selections.
Measures 8 ¼ x 2 ¼ x 7". 1.5 lbs.
RCS-12 - includes automatic controller and 8 position relay box. Covers
DC to 100 Mhz and handles over 5KW @ 50 ohm below 30 MHZ. Powered with
10-15 VDC or with 120 VAC adaptor, included.
RCS-12L - RCS-12 with lightning surge protection.
RCS-12C - Automatic Controller only. compatable with RCS-8V/RCS-10
outdoor relay boxes.
*Not compatible with Kenwood TS-480, or TS-2000 transceivers. |
