Thanks Scott.
That is the other configuration I was wondering about, so good to know
that works. Most responses indicate a single run of RG6 should work. I
am going to try that on the first day weather allows me to climb without
risk to my health. I have plenty of RG6 to do two runs, but am not aware
of any particular advantage over a singe coax.
When the time comes to replace things in a permanent fashion I will
probably go with UF cable for the motor and RG6 for the pulse counter. I
am holding off on the full cable replacement pending being able to
afford a 120VAC run needed for future 10 GHz equipment on the tower.
73,
Paul N1BUG
On 8/2/2024 9:24 AM, w5wz@w5wz.com wrote:
Paul N1BUG,
I have an OR2800, with ~ 400 ft cable run. 270 ft is in conduit
underground, and then 130 ft up the tower.
I use 12-2 + ground UF direct burial romex in the conduit and up the
tower for the motor leads, and 2 runs of RG-6 for the pulse counter;
center conductors for the signals, and the shields are bonded together
at the top and bottom of the tower, and also at the shack entry single
point ground system. No cable problems since installation in 2009;
however I have had to replace the pulse counter in the rotator once.
--Scott, W5WZ
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