Re: Topband: Remote relay via single wire

["Missouri Guy, N0TT" <n0tt1@juno.com>]

> Can anyone comment on the advisability of powering-up a remote  DC 
> (24v) 
> relay - about 200 ft away with a single wire with the other side  
> simply the 
> ground?  

I've done that at 500 feet and even controlled a small motor.  I don't
have sandy or lossy soil so resistance was low enough.   Worked out
well for me.

73,
Charlie  N0TT
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