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Re: [TowerTalk] Remote Switch for Ladder Line

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Remote Switch for Ladder Line
From: "Tim Makins, EI8IC" <contesting@eircom.net>
Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2004 08:22:19 +0100
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Why not just use two relays with the coils in parallel, one for each leg,
physically separated to the width of the line ?

73s Tim EI8IC
www.mapability.com/ei8ic
Ham Map Heaven. Contester Resources.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wm. Freddy Curtis" <curtisf@dtccom.net>
To: "TowerTalk" <TowerTalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 4:24 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Remote Switch for Ladder Line


> Fellow Tower Talkers:
> Does anyone know of a remote switch for Ladder Line.  I have a 160 meter
>  Horizonal Loop Skywire and have recently put up a 160 Meter Extended  5
>  Quarterwave  Dipole.  Each of these is fed  with  Ladder Line.  I have
> installed DPDT  knife switches to each of these with one of these DPDT
> switches to choose between the two antennas.  These DPDT switches are in
> conjunction with The Wireman lightning arrestors for Ladder Line.  It
> would be nice to remote switch between these two antennas from inside
> the shack (Most probably when winter comes along).  Any suggestions /
> ideas or other help will be appreciated.
>
> Freddy Curtis
> KC4GUG
>
>
>
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questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
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See: http://www.mscomputer.com  for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather 
Stations", and lot's more.  Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions 
and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.

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