That is the best answer I've heard. Everyone seems to be in agreement, but
that was the first explanation of why, other than "It's too small".
Thanks,
Dave, W5DMT
K6TFZ@aol.com wrote:
>Ok, so I'm sure it's been asked before, but is there any real problem with
using Category 5 >cable to control a Ham IV? This is going to be about a 100
foot run (Thinking 90, but just >being conservative).
> I just happen to have scads of it laying around and thought it might be an
inexpensive alternative.
The manual claims a max resistance of 0.8 ohms for terminals 1 and 2, 2.0
ohms for terminals 3 through 8. It also lists wire sizes of 18 gauge for T 1-2
and 20 gauge for T 3-8 for a maximum run of 125 feet.
Cat 5 cable is 24 gauge and has a resistance of 3.1 ohms per 100 feet.
Hope this helps with your decision.
Geoff, K6TFZ
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