I'd follow the manufacturers recommendation.
$200 is a pretty small investment considering what you probably have into the
entire system already.
Doug - K1ZO
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On Nov 11, 2013, at 7:45 PM, "Dan Cisson" <n4gnr@windstream.net> wrote:
> I have just installed a M2 2800 rotor at 150 ft...I have about a 185 ft run
> to the shack....
> I really am having a tough time convincing myself to give almost 1.00 a ft
> for what M2 recommends...
> The Wireman has the cable for 79 cents a ft...time I go get it., and tax,,
> close to 1.00 a ft maybe...
> My question to all the brilliant minds out there....There HAS to be something
> more readily available that will do
> the job that has 4 conductors 16 gauge or better. I have considered 14/3
> with a ground,, may not stand up to
> the enviroment....I have rotor cable thats smaller gauge,,, But.I surely do
> not want to double up on smaller gauge
> wire and run that.....I wonder if when D.O.T. runs cable to traffic lights
> has 4 or more conductors in a bundle??
> Any ideas ?? This would give some good ideas to others....I just hate to
> spend nearly 200.00 on a rotor cable !!!!! Dan N4GNR
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