[TowerTalk] Switching Multiple Rotors

[jpk5lad at cox.net]

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 at arrl.net



On 3 Sep 2013 at 9:52, n8de at 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 at 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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