I needed a new switch for my boat anchor gear. It is a chore to find each coax cable, identify it and chose between the tower antenna, or dipole. Fortunately I was in luck, my friend James had just started his project and sent me the link on an action site to get a couple for my self.
It is quite the beefy switch, the spring is a little stiff but I think it will be OK.
The box I picked out is an extruded type hard anodized aluminum. It has a sliding top or bottom depending on how you want to mount it. I chose the model with the flanged end plates. This way I can mount it on the cabinet close to where I need it. Easy to drill with a tough black finish.
40 holes later.....
The switch and all the SO-239's are in and soldered except the end antenna feed. The solid copper came from some old coax pieces.
There it is, completed top view. I'll add some identifying marks for each of the 6 switch positions. I got out the Ohm meter before I buttoned it up to make sure there was continuity between each switch position and the antenna feed input. That is all there is to it. A couple hours planning and construction. A very solid switch that should last a long time.
