"nick" wrote in message
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If a (let's say 12v) relay is rated for 10 amps @ 110 volts,
it will take 1100 watts. Will it take 1000 watts of RF?

I would think not, but I don't know why.


At a low impedance point in the line they could be ok. If you are going to
use it for switching in and out an amplifier after the rig probably no
problem. If you are depending on it for some isolation such as a low level
preamp then it will need to be sjpecified for how much isolation it has. If
used as an antenna switch you need to check the voltage rating so it will
not arc over in a high impedance point. The contact spacing and internal
wire spacing may give a problem in some situations. It all depends on the
relay.