Re: phase shift
I have not tried. Judging from what these chips can do I think it is very possible. Give it a try.
I think it is far more clean than using PIN diodes which in principle designing switches (in most of cases) and using switches with pin diodes you achieve phase shifting.
The other kind of phase shifting is what is called reflection-type phase shifters which are similar to couplers but with the difference that electrical length of a transmission line controlling the shifting can be streerable change (hence steerable). I know these designs are employed by military.
I am attaching few examples from a lecture.
have fun
djalli