[TowerTalk] How far away from the shack for that mighty fine tower

[Richard (Rick) Karlquist]

There is a resistance limit, which is equivalent to some length,
assuming you use Steppir's 22 gauge cable, but you don't have
to use their cable.  IIRC, it was something like 30 ohms, if
you have the higher voltage power supply that is a SteppIR
option.  Beyond that, SteppIR sells a remote kit that extends
the range to around 1000 feet.  I think the cable becomes
something like CAT-5 if you have that set up.

If you operate the controller with no cable at all connected
to it, it appears to operate correctly as far as you can
from the front panel.  It also operates correctly with a
cable connected that is within the resistance limits.  If
the cable resistance is too high, the controller shuts down.
I'm not sure this behavior is documented anywhere.

I used to have a 300 foot run which was barely within the limit.

Rick N6RK

On 1/9/2016 7:57 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> Is there a limit on how long of a cable you can use with SteppIR motors?  I
> recall one post years ago where someone was unable to get his to work with a
> long run, but I don't recall the specifics.
>
> John KK9A
>