[TowerTalk] stack controller

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> They are easy to program and I believe readily available from W4TV.
Yes, both microHAM Stack Switch (stack switching/matching for 2 or
3 antennas) and Stack Max (Stack Switch controller) are available
from stock at www.microHAM-USA.com.

> I currently need to be able to control 7 relays in 7 programmable 
> different combinations (all involving either 1, 5, or 6 of the relays
> to be energized at a time, per the K3LR article from the 90's).
Steve,  you do not say which article so I can't comment directly to
that controller.  However, Stack Max does contain settings for both
the N4TZ and OM2KW stack designs (4 antennas - 8 relay outputs) if
one of them fits your requirements.  In addition, there is support
for several other "commercial" 2 and 3 antenna stacking units.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


> -----Original Message-----
> From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> john at kk9a.com
> Sent: Monday, October 28, 2019 3:08 PM
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] stack controller
> 
> I really dislike rotatary switches too. I use MicroHAM Stacks Max with
> my Array Solution two and three Yagi StackMatches
> http://www.microham.com/contents/en-us/d84.html  They are easy to
> program and I believe readily available from W4TV.  DX Engineering may
> have a K3LR type switch with more buttons soon.
> 
> GL,
> 
> John KK9A
> 
> 
> 
> Steve Maki K8LX
> 
> Hey guys,
> 
> After a recent lightning event I find that my 20M 3-high stack
> controller got zapped. This is an IC based homebrew design that a friend
> made for me in the 90's.
> 
> I'll be able to swap in the 10M controller as a temporary fix, but going
> forward am wondering if there is an easy commercial replacement
> available, maybe with a bit more flexibility (more relay outputs).
> 
> I currently need to be able to control 7 relays in 7 programmable
> different combinations (all involving either 1, 5, or 6 of the relays to
> be energized at a time, per the K3LR article from the 90's).
> 
> My current control boxes have 7 buttons each of which can direct access
> the 7 relay combos. I much prefer this over any rotary control switch.
> 
> Anyway, I know this is a simple task for a little Arduino box and relay
> controller - is there anything out there that is (almost) ready to go?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> -Steve K8LX
>