This fall, I will be adding multiple transceivers and amplifiers to a remote
site. Unlike other web controlled devices, switching between amplifiers
requires the simultaneous switching of Amp In/Amp Out connections. Can
anyone suggest an off-the-shelf Ethernet device that will switch
transceivers and amplifiers through a built-in web server? Even better -- a
device that will also switch transmit antennas as well as an 8-element Hi-Z
receive array.
Several years ago, I modified a W8ZR StationPro II (SP-II) with an embedded
web control card and an optically-coupled interface board The SP-II
switching device is completely isolated from the web controller. The
modified controller appears in a QEX article I wrote back in 2011. Although
that device would work well in this application, I would prefer to keep it
at my home location. Time constraints prevent me from duplicating that
effort. I do not require any additional rotator control, AC outlet
control, etc. That's covered pretty well with plenty of room for expansion.
Again, I'm looking for an off-shelf Ethernet solution. Otherwise, I may as
well just build another SP-II controller with an internal web control board.
I see references to 4O3A systems, but it appears much of it is in
development.
Ideas, anyone?
Paul, W9AC
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