Hey guys, thanks so much for the info.
I do have a ceramic-based knife switch that I bought years ago and had forgotten about.just dug it out a few minutes ago so now I finally have a use for it. The switch will be outdoors just downstream of the balun so if I eventually tire of having to go outside to switch to 160m, I'll spring for the relay mentioned (and now bookmarked). Thanks again - I knew I'd get good answers here. 73, John AE5X http://www.ae5x.com/blog _________________ Topband Reflector
