SO9I Outdoor 6x1 Remote Antenna Switch
SKU Part Number: SO9I-EAS-6X1
Outdoor Remote Antenna Switching SO9I Outdoor 6×1 Switch A rugged outdoor 6×1 remote antenna switch for locating the...
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Outdoor Remote Antenna Switching

SO9I Outdoor 6×1 Switch

A rugged outdoor 6×1 remote antenna switch for locating the switching point close to your antennas, with stainless-steel construction, mast-mounting provision and high-power operation up to 4kW.

Important

Outdoor Switch Only - Controller Required

This listing is for the SO9I Outdoor 6×1 remote antenna switch only. A separate SO9I Controller 6×1 is required for normal manual antenna selection.

The controller, control cable, U-bolt, coaxial cables, antennas and other station accessories are not included unless specifically stated otherwise.

ANTENNAS
6 Outputs
Connect up to six antennas to a single transceiver or station feedline.
OUTDOOR
Stainless Steel
Hood-style stainless-steel housing designed for permanent outdoor installations.
POWER
Up to 4kW
Designed for high-power HF antenna switching applications.
PROTECTION
Unused Ports Grounded
Unselected antenna ports are automatically grounded to help reduce static build-up.
Switch at the Antennas

Put the Switching Where It Makes Sense

For stations with several antennas on a roof, mast, tower or elsewhere around the property, bringing every individual feedline all the way back to the shack can quickly become cumbersome.

The SO9I Outdoor 6×1 Switch allows the switching point to be installed close to the antenna system. One common feedline runs back towards the station while up to six antennas are connected at the remote end.

A separate SO9I Controller 6×1 then allows the required antenna to be selected remotely from the operating position.

How It Works

One Feedline. Up to Six Antennas.

1. Mount the Switch Install the unit close to the antenna system, for example on a mast or tower.
2. Connect the Antennas Connect up to six antennas to the individual switched RF ports.
3. Run the Control Cable Only seven conductors are required between the switch and Controller 6×1.
4. Select from the Shack Turn the remote controller to the required antenna position.
Outdoor Construction

Stainless-Steel Hood-Style Housing

The switch is enclosed in a stainless-steel housing shaped to act as a protective hood around the switching assembly.

Its shape encourages rainwater to drain away rather than collect on the enclosure, making the unit suitable for permanent outdoor installations close to the antennas.

MAST MOUNTING

Pre-Drilled for a U-Bolt

The housing includes pre-drilled mounting holes for a U-bolt, allowing the switch to be mounted directly to a suitable mast or support structure.

COMPACT

146 × 140 × 105mm

The compact enclosure keeps the remote switching installation neat while still providing six antenna ports and the common transceiver connection.

Required Accessory

SO9I Controller 6×1

Manual operation requires the separately available SO9I Controller 6×1.

The controller remains in the shack and provides the six-position rotary selector used to command the remote switch, together with visual confirmation of the selected antenna.

Simple Control Wiring

Seven Wires Are All You Need

Communication between the switch and controller can be carried using standard twisted-pair cable.

Only seven conductors are required, avoiding the need for an expensive or specialised control cable between the shack and remote switch location.

Port Indication

LED at Every Antenna Port

Each antenna port has an LED showing which output is currently active. This provides a useful local indication during installation, testing and maintenance without needing to check the controller inside the shack.

Automatic Antenna Grounding

Unused Antennas Are Grounded

Antenna ports that are not currently selected are automatically grounded by the switching system, helping discharge static build-up from unused antenna systems.

This provides useful additional protection, but it is not a replacement for a properly designed station earth, surge protection or lightning-protection system.

REINFORCED PCB

Built for High-Power RF

A reinforced copper layer on the PCB helps reduce heating and supports reliable operation at the switch's specified high-power rating.

SIMPLE REMOTE UNIT

Relays and Indication

The remote switch keeps the antenna-end electronics straightforward, concentrating on RF relays and local status indication rather than placing unnecessary control electronics outside.

FREQUENCY
1-50MHz
IMPEDANCE
50Ω
MAXIMUM SWR
1:1.1
MAXIMUM POWER
4kW
Ideal Installations

Made to Live Close to the Antennas

Mast Base Keep several feedlines local to the mast and run one common coax back to the shack.
Tower Useful where several HF antennas share the same tower installation.
Roof Reduce the number of individual coaxial runs entering the property.
Garden Suitable for remotely selecting antennas distributed around a fixed home installation.
Please Note

Outdoor Switch Only

This product includes the SO9I Outdoor 6×1 Switch only. The SO9I Controller 6×1, control cable, U-bolt, coaxial cables, antennas, grounding equipment and other station accessories are sold separately unless specifically stated otherwise.

Product Information

SO9I Outdoor 6×1 Technical Specifications

General

Switch Configuration

Manufacturer SO9I
Product Outdoor 6×1 Remote Antenna Switch
Switch Type Outdoor remote 6×1 antenna switch
Radio Ports 1
Antenna Ports 6
RF Specifications

Electrical Performance

Frequency Range 1-50MHz
Maximum Power 4kW
Impedance 50Ω
Maximum SWR 1:1.1
Connections

RF & Control

RF Connectors UHF
Control Method Separate SO9I Controller 6×1
Compatible Controller SKU SO9I-CTL-6X1
Control Cable Standard twisted-pair cable
Conductors Required 7
Control Cable Included No
Switching

Port Status & Grounding

Port Indication LED at each antenna port
Unused Antenna Ports Automatically grounded
Outdoor Construction

Housing & Mounting

Housing Material Stainless steel
Housing Style Hood-shaped outdoor enclosure
Mounting Pre-drilled for U-bolt mast mounting
U-Bolt Included No
PCB Reinforced copper layer
Dimensions 146 × 140 × 105mm
Package

Outdoor Switch Only

The SO9I Controller 6×1, control cable, U-bolt, coaxial cables, antennas, grounding equipment and other accessories are not included unless specifically stated otherwise.

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