To: | "Jim Miller" <JimMiller@STL-Online.Net>,"TOWERTALK" <TOWERTALK@contesting.com> |
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Subject: | Re: [TowerTalk] "Wire"less antenna connection |
From: | Jim Lux <jimlux@earthlink.net> |
Date: | Fri, 21 Jan 2005 11:59:47 -0800 |
List-post: | <mailto:towertalk@contesting.com> |
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 _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk |
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