Re: [TowerTalk] "Wire"less antenna connection

[Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com>]

Yeah, and imagine how much fun it'll be to file the insurance claim when 
all that expensive stuff gets fried by a lightning hit.

73, Pete N4ZR

At 02:59 PM 1/21/2005, Jim Lux wrote:

> At 06:23 AM 1/21/2005, Jim Miller wrote:
>
> > > So, when are radios going to start using optical links (like TOSlink)?
> > Yes,
> > > the cables are pricey (for no good reason... they're cheap 1000 micron
> > > plastic fibers), but ZERO ground loop potential.
> > >
> > > Jim, W6RMK
> > >
> > Eliminate all wires to the tower.  Use wi-fi to send digitized audio to the
> > tower base for input to the auto-tuning amplifier.  Rotor control also.
> > Supply AC power only and eliminate coax loss, lightning threat.
>
> I am working on this approach right now, but it will hardly be ready for 
> field day this year.
>
>
> 'rmk
>
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