In a message dated 97-04-15 16:32:19 EDT, dab@kaiwan.com (Doug Brandon)
writes:
> The standard 8-wire rotor cable seems to be 2-#18 & 6-#22. Is there
> any reason I should get bigger gauge rotor cable for a Ham-IV? I
> also plan on getting the "Quick Connect" type connectors for it.
While the Ham IV (and T2X) are very sensitive to voltage drop, unless
your run is over 100 feet I wouldn't worry about it. BTW, the new Hy-Gain
rotators come with quick disconnect pigtails already.
>
> Should I run the coax and rotor cable along the top of the roof to
> one of the vents on the end of the house, or should I drill another
> hole in the roof for all the cables? If I go thru the roof, I assume
> I should use some sort of tubing with a 180 degree turn on top to
> keep water/moisture out?
>
I'd come in the fascia under the eaves rather than penetrating the roof
and taking a chance on leaks.
> I have overhead copper plumbing in my attic close to where the tower
> will sit. Is connecting to it a good way to ground the tower?
>
Possibly, but it may be connected to PVC somewhere and offer no actual
grounding. If you need to ground the tower, run a big cable down to a ground
stake; nothing else is as good. Don't make sharp bends with your ground
wire; big lazy loops will work but a bend is a high impedance point.
73 and GL, Steve K7LXC
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