Re: [TowerTalk] "Wire"less antenna connection

[Jim Lux <jimlux@earthlink.net>]

At 06:23 AM 1/21/2005, Jim Miller wrote:

> > So, when are radios going to start using optical links (like TOSlink)?
> Yes,
> > the cables are pricey (for no good reason... they're cheap 1000 micron
> > plastic fibers), but ZERO ground loop potential.
> >
> > Jim, W6RMK
> >
> Eliminate all wires to the tower.  Use wi-fi to send digitized audio to the
> tower base for input to the auto-tuning amplifier.  Rotor control also.
> Supply AC power only and eliminate coax loss, lightning threat.

I am working on this approach right now, but it will hardly be ready for 
field day this year.


'rmk 


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