[TowerTalk] Remote control

[Keith Dutson]

A switch like this would typically need several ma of current to activate.
For this reason I would not use RF.  I do not think it is practical.  Use a
trap instead.

73, Keith NM5G

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[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Frank R. Oppedijk
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 6:57 AM
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Subject: [TowerTalk] Remote control

Hello all,

I'm thinking about an inline switch in an antenna wire. E.g. to press a 40m
dipole into service on 20m. Like a trap, but hopefully with less loss. What
would be your suggestion: use DC (how?), RF, infrared? Any ideas? Does a
commercial product exist that does what I want?

TIA,

Frank PA4N

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