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Re: [TowerTalk] RE; Looking for Remote Rotator Control Methods

To: Mike Fatchett W0MU <w0mu@w0mu.com>, "[TowerTalk]" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] RE; Looking for Remote Rotator Control Methods
From: "Joe Subich, W4TV via TowerTalk" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Reply-to: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists@subich.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:39:39 -0400
List-post: <mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>

Another option, if you have a rotator controller that emulates the
Hy-Gain DCU control set is the N1DKO Rotator-controller-controller
(provides a network interface w/WiFi for a HY-Gain compatible
controller).

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV

On 2026-03-30 5:05 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote:
You should be able to run PSTRotator from a pc in the barn with a USB controlled controller ie GH,  if you have network out there and remote. The program might allow control from another pc too.  I have not used it in a long time but it worked really well when I did.

W0MU


On 3/29/2026 12:45 PM, George Collins via TowerTalk wrote:
I want to thank everyone that replied to my question about controlling
rotators on distance towers.  The response was overwhelming with many
different approaches.  I am going to try locating a controller in a barn,
100 feet from the tower where I have AC power, and running CAT-5 cable as
control and position lines to the shack approximately 350 feet away. I am
hoping that this will get me operational quickly and then I can work on a
wireless solution, perhaps using a WiFi connection to the barn, as time
allows.

Please pardon my slow response.  I really appreciate everyone taking the
time to share their experience and recommendations.

73,

George, KC1V
FN31




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