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The SO9I Outdoor 6x1 Switch is a rugged remote antenna switch designed for stations with multiple antennas on the roof, mast, tower, or in the garden.
Instead of manually unscrewing and swapping coaxial cables every time you want to change antenna, the Outdoor 6x1 Switch allows you to select the required antenna remotely using the separate Controller 6x1. It is ideal for fixed installations where the antenna switch needs to live outside, close to the antennas.
The stainless steel housing is shaped like a protective hood, helping rainwater drain away from the switch and protecting the electronics inside. With pre-drilled mounting holes for a U-bolt, it is ready for mast mounting straight away.
Key Features
- Outdoor 6x1 remote antenna switch
- Switches up to 6 antennas from a single transceiver
- Ideal for roof, mast, tower, or garden antenna installations
- Removes the need to manually change coaxial cables
- LED at each antenna port shows the selected antenna
- Works with separate Controller 6x1 for manual selection
- Stainless steel hood-style housing for outdoor installation
- Rain-resistant design with water-draining housing shape
- Pre-drilled mounting holes for U-bolt mast mounting
- Unused antennas are automatically grounded
- Helps protect against static build-up
- Reinforced copper layer on PCB for improved reliability
- Designed for high-power operation up to 4kW
- Communication via standard twisted-pair cable
- Only 7 wires required between controller and switch
- Available with UHF connectors
How It Works
The SO9I Outdoor 6x1 Switch allows one transceiver or feedline to be connected to any one of up to six antennas.
A separate Controller 6x1 is used for antenna selection. The controller features a rotary selector knob and an additional LED to confirm the selected position, giving a simple and clear way to choose the antenna you want to use.
Outdoor Housing
The switch is housed in a stainless steel enclosure shaped like a protective hood. This helps rainwater run off the unit rather than sitting on the housing, making it suitable for permanent outdoor installation close to your antennas.
The housing also includes pre-drilled mounting holes for a U-bolt, making mast installation straightforward.
Antenna Port LEDs
Each antenna port is fitted with an LED, allowing you to see which antenna is currently selected at a glance.
This is especially useful during installation, testing, and station maintenance, as the selected antenna port can be confirmed directly at the switch.
Antenna Grounding
When not in use, the unused antenna ports are automatically grounded. This helps reduce static build-up and provides an additional layer of protection for your station installation.
As with all antenna systems, this should not be considered a replacement for a properly designed grounding and lightning protection system.
Technical Data
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | SO9I Outdoor 6x1 Switch |
| Switch type | Outdoor 6x1 remote antenna switch |
| Antenna ports | Up to 6 |
| Radio ports | 1 |
| Frequency range | 1-50MHz |
| Maximum power | 4kW |
| Impedance | 50 ohms |
| Maximum SWR | 1:1.1 |
| Connector option | UHF |
| Control method | Separate Controller 6x1 |
| Port indication | LED at each antenna port |
| Cable requirement | Standard twisted-pair cable, 7 wires required |
| Housing material | Stainless steel |
| Housing style | Hood-shaped outdoor housing |
| Mounting | Pre-drilled for U-bolt mast mounting |
| Antenna grounding | Unused antennas automatically grounded |
| Dimensions | 146 x 140 x 105mm (5.75 x 5.51 x 4.13in) |
Important Note
This listing is for the SO9I Outdoor 6x1 Switch only. Controller, coaxial cables, twisted-pair cable, U-bolt, antennas, and other station accessories are not included unless stated otherwise.
For operation, a separate Controller 6x1 is required.
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Warranty Terms and Conditions
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International Warranty information
Warranty service for items we sell is available in the U.K. only, unless otherwise noted. It is your responsibility to pay freight for returned items to the U.K. and back to you for desired warranty coverage. All of our NEW products come with a minimum 12 month warranty, (Yaesu & Icom 24 months), with up to 90 days on second-hand equipment. Items returned for service must state "returned goods for repair" on the return air waybill or U.K. import customs duties apply and will be added to your invoice. For more info about returning items please contact our customer help desk, [email protected]