[TowerTalk] RE; Looking for Remote Rotator Control Methods

Mike Fatchett W0MU w0mu at w0mu.com
Mon Mar 30 17:05:49 EDT 2026


You should be able to run PSTRotator from a pc in the barn with a USB 
controlled controller ie GH,  if you have network out there and remote.  
The program might allow control from another pc too.  I have not used it 
in a long time but it worked really well when I did.

W0MU


On 3/29/2026 12:45 PM, George Collins via TowerTalk wrote:
> I want to thank everyone that replied to my question about controlling
> rotators on distance towers.  The response was overwhelming with many
> different approaches.  I am going to try locating a controller in a barn,
> 100 feet from the tower where I have AC power, and running CAT-5 cable as
> control and position lines to the shack approximately 350 feet away.  I am
> hoping that this will get me operational quickly and then I can work on a
> wireless solution, perhaps using a WiFi connection to the barn, as time
> allows.
>
> Please pardon my slow response.  I really appreciate everyone taking the
> time to share their experience and recommendations.
>
> 73,
>
> George, KC1V
> FN31
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