[TowerTalk] Fwd: Coax and control lines in same PVC (Steve Jones)-Option

[Hans Hammarquist]

Wireless seems to me to be an excellent idea. Instead of a multitude of multi-conductor wires, that costs alot more per copper weight, that a twin conductor cable.


Hans - N2JFS


-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Subich, W4TV <lists at subich.com>
To: towertalk <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Mon, Jun 17, 2013 7:08 pm
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Coax and control lines in same PVC (Steve Jones)-Option



You still need to provide +12V to switch the relays plus power for the
WiFi receivers *and* protect the sensitive receivers located at the base
bottom of a huge lightning rod from damage from both water (rain) and
lightning.

Copper control cables with proper lightning protection and relay output
controllers are far more reliable and damage resistant than small signal
(WiFi boxes) devices.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV