19-04-2020, 12:55 PM
"could use an Antenna Switch???" NO, NO, NO. For a start, you would need TWO. One In and one Out, coax loop between. Could also cause RF instability.
You will find that virtually any ATU or properly designed power amplifier is a straight-through when set to Off/Standby/de-powered/...
Just put the ATU between the Acorn amp and the transceiver, as suggested earlier. What damage can it do to try it ? None. Reduce the RF drive to the amp if necessary.
Better still, improve your basic antenna SWR.
You will find that virtually any ATU or properly designed power amplifier is a straight-through when set to Off/Standby/de-powered/...
Just put the ATU between the Acorn amp and the transceiver, as suggested earlier. What damage can it do to try it ? None. Reduce the RF drive to the amp if necessary.
Better still, improve your basic antenna SWR.
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