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three/four way switch

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has anybody had any dealings with this sort of switch?
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My advice keep clear of it typical cheap crap.
Here what others say
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zetagi-4-Way-Ra ... B00427KFT8
I would probably go for a Watson or Diamond but expect to pay a lot more :)
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Don't waste your money, buy better.

Daiwa CS-401

Eham reviews 5/5

http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/3009

This one may still be for sale.

http://www.transmission1.eu/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=47156
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Yep had one years ago, ok for CB use but not ham. Like others have said, buy a quality one if using it for ham.
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thought it was too good to be true..looks like saving a bit longer..and yes i need for ham radio,so i'll pay a bit more. thanks for replies :clap:
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Don't buy that Zetagi. Another vote for the Daiwa here. I've used one and yes they cost more but are built way better and are of solid design. As posted above, steer clear of the cheap stuff
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Also be careful of the ones with the bright blue handle on (dont know name), crap manufacturing quality too.
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ah do you mean these?
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if you want a decent one then i would buy an Alpha delta as all others arent up to scratch. If its for RX only then yes cheap ones are fine but if tx is needed i would buy Alpha delta

http://www.hamradio.co.uk/accessories-b ... pd-899.php
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Possibly, I cannot remember where I saw it but one of those (or identical handle) had very poor soldering, a short on on SO239 and they relied on a push fit into the enclosure for the outside connection on the so239. Apparently not the first time on had been like that.

SO as the others say, go for the better brands - or make your own.

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You may be thinking of this:
http://www.hamradiodeals.co.uk/forums/v ... 36#p346436

I threw it in the bin in the end
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Yep, that's the one - cheers.
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26TM399 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
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I did post that earlier in the thread, I think he's ignoring it.

Still, if it is in good nick (that library picture is awful) he could save a few quid.
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no ones ignoring anything :o
but i quite like the Alpha one to be honest.
but thanks for all the post's its much appreciated to be pointed in the right direction. :clap:
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