[TowerTalk] Computer control antenna switch

Pete Smith n4zr at contesting.com
Thu Mar 10 07:31:45 EST 2005


Seems pretty attractive.  Isn't there another manufacturer who has a line 
of ethernet-controlled remote antenna switches?  Seems like I saw them at 
Dayton a couple of years ago, but can't come up with the URL now.

73, Pete N4ZR

At 12:37 AM 3/10/2005, Michael Tope wrote:

>Wayne,
>
>This guy had a display at the DX Convention in Visalia, Ca last year:
>
>http://www.hamation.com/
>
>Looks like a nice concept for remote control of antenna switches
>and the like, but I am not aware of anyone who is using his
>products. Since it can be networked, it might offer some interesting
>possibilities for remote control of antennas using 802.11 wireless
>hardware.
>
>Has anyone on the list had any experience with this product line?
>
>Mike, W4EF............................................
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Wayne - WD4LYV" <wd4lyv at surfsouth.com>
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I am Wayne WD4LYV , and after medical problems for 5 years am getting back
>on the radio. I cannot reach with my arms to control my rotor and need a
>source for an antenna switch that can be controlled by my computer logging
>software through the parallel port.
> >
> > I understand the ameritron switch can be but I would need the interface.
> >
> > I await replys from my fellow amateur operators. You may read about me at
>qrz.com under wd4lyv and see how I use my trackball to control my radio.
> >
> > Wayne WD4LYV
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