Although not original, here's an article I did using some ideas
from several others, but it's a duplicatable project using the ideas
Don mentioned below. Although this is for switching antennas
remotely, it could also be adapted for switching rotators remotely
too.
<http://www.hayseed.net/~jpk5lad/K5LAD%20Memories/Vols%20
31-35/Memories--Vol33.htm>
73,
Jim - K5LAD
k5lad@arrl.net
On 3 Sep 2013 at 9:52, n8de@thepoint.net wrote:
> Tom,
>
> You can use one wire for switching and the rest for control, IF you
> have enough wires in the cable. Obviously, you need a common ground,
> too.
>
> The switching can be used for up to 4 rotors, if you use:
>
> 1 - no voltage
> 2 - +12 v
> 3 - -12 v
> 4 - 12v ac
>
> The voltage can be whatever will drive your relay set. I simply put
> 12 volts as a reference.
>
> Use two DPDT relays ... with diodes to select which is 'thrown' (and
> electrolytic capacitors to keep them from chattering on AC).
>
> Appropriate bypass capacitors (and RF chokes, if needed, complete the project.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Don
> N8DE
>
>
>
>
> Quoting K0YR - Thomas Rieff <k0yr@tomrieff.com>:
>
> > T/T
> > Any thoughts on how to switch multiple rotors with one set of cabling.
> > The towers I wish to switch are 500 feet from the cabin.
> > Or is there a better way of wireless remoting???
> > Tom, K0YR
> >
> > K0YR
> > Thomas Rieff
> > 2059 Sundance Lane
> > North Mankato, MN 56003
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> >
> >
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