I don't know for sure, depending on shielding requirements but if you only need
a 4 conductor cable, 16 gauge or larger, but 14/3 should work.
Hans - N2JFS
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Cisson <n4gnr@windstream.net>
To: towertalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Mon, Nov 11, 2013 7:47 pm
Subject: [TowerTalk] Rotor wire question.??
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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