[TowerTalk] RE; Looking for Remote Rotator Control Methods

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Another option, if you have a rotator controller that emulates the
Hy-Gain DCU control set is the N1DKO Rotator-controller-controller
(provides a network interface w/WiFi for a HY-Gain compatible
controller).

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV

On 2026-03-30 5:05 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote:
> 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