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Re: [TowerTalk] CAT 5 as Rotator cable, sprinkler wire

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] CAT 5 as Rotator cable, sprinkler wire
From: Dave NØRQ <n0rq-1@dfwair.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2004 10:20:59 -0500
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I ran  Cat5e all over my house when it was built -- makes great
LAN and phone cable.  However, it would seem to me
to be very light-duty for rotor cable, which usually requires
at least 2 conductors of #16 or #18.  The rotor cable for
my Yaesu rotor has 6 conductors of #18.

If you're looking for cheaper rotor cable, I wonder if
underground sprinkler wire would work well.  It is #18
(solid, not stranded), and you can by 500'  of it
(7 conductor) at Home Depot for $108.   It is
fairly tough stuff, and of course shorter lengths are
available as well.   I use it for remote antenna switches.
-- 
Dave NØRQ



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "DF3KV" <df3kv@aol.com>
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Sent: Friday, June 18, 2004 10:05 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] CAT 5 as Rotator cable


> Martin asked:
> Question. Will CAT5 do the job?
> Distance is about 55 metres, say 180 feet.
>
> Hi Martin,
>
> That is exactly what I do, my run is 70m to a KR600.
> Iit is working without problem
>
> 73
> Peter
>
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