Daiwa CS-201A 2 Position Coax Switch

This switch is built like a tank and works very well.

ok for low power HF

Removed this switch from its package and the knob fell off switch. Appears the center shaft has MAJOR porosity issue. Package appears to be cracked/damaged so at some point this item was dropped or thrown around, cause the center shaft to snap off the switch. Due to the fragility of the shaft, and obvious poor metal quality of the switch shaft, I do not recommend this switch.

Product appears to be very well built and rugged. Working well with my H F system.

Easy to install. Good price. No RF problem using it on HF bands.

Using it to switch between antenna and dummy load on HF.

Heavy duty and positive feel when switching from one side to the other. Works good in a two radio one antenna set up.

I am happy with this antenna switch but the one thing I wish I could do better is when the switch is in the center (off)position there should be more of a detent. I find when the switch is in the center position it is very easy to go to antenna 1 or 2 with a slight bump of the knob. Not a big deal but I guess Im used to my trusty Alpha Delta switch style. A very good switch for the price none the less. Four stars for this slight oversight.

It seemed like a really nice heavy duty switch. But it was coax type N and I wanted a coax type F. Didnt pay attention to the type when I ordered.

This switch looks and feels like it would last several life times, but not so. Using it for only the third or fourth time, my mobile rig would not tune. Tracing the problem to this antenna switch, right position was not making good enough contact for normal tuning. I opened up this switch and was surprised to see the amazingly flimsily contacts and means of switching. Wow! I would have paid a little more to get a good switch. I will attempt to emery the contacts to see if it can be salvaged. Consider switching to another switch. 73