Thanks for all of the comments. The cable has a 50+ foot run on a flat roof
with direct SoCal sun exposure for 12+ years. I can’t inspect the existing
cable but $70 for a replacement run when I’m spending big bucks for antenna
change out and maintenance at the same time seems like a no brainer.
Elliott WA6TLA
> On Dec 10, 2019, at 12:27 PM, john@kk9a.com wrote:
>
> I was also curious why rotator cable needs replacing, perhaps wear/damage
> from the crank-up tower? FWIW, I have been using THHN house wire for my
> rotators for decades without no issues.
>
> John KK9A
>
>
> k7lxc wrote:
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>
> Probably needs changing? What's the compelling reason for spending all the
> time and money to change it? I can't remember ever replacing rotator cable in
> over 260 ham installations. If it ain't broke - don't fix it. Just my opinion.
>
> Cheers,Steve K7LXCTOWER TECH -Professional tower services for amateurs
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