| Antenna switch
The antenna switch handles two
separate antenna systems . There are some different operation modes depending on
how may PAs and Tcvrs are used. Two separate foot - pedals handle both PTT and
antenna switch. This keeps the OPs hands clear and provides a kind of "rallye
feeling" :

Configuration with 1 PA

Configuration with 2 PAs
A nice feature is the use of
a second transceiver as an additional Rx. The two antennas are cross connected to
both Rx and the AF is fed into stereo headphones. The OP has the choice : RX 1
only, RX 2 only, "stereo". In all cases the antenna assignment can be reversed
by the foot - pedal.
The 3dB - Splitter is a commercial antenna coupler mounted external and can be
changed for 144 / 432 MHz.

Inside the box : principal
schematic of the switch with 1 Tcvr

Same with 2 Tcvr, the 2nd is
used as Rx only, antennas are cross connected
The handling of such switches
is not so easy, some sequencing and interlocking must be done to protect the
PAs, antenna relays and the OP :

Schematic of the control PCB,
pins are numbered as shown in the pictures above
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