[TowerTalk] UV Stable AC Cord

[Michael Tope]

I am interested permanently installing an AC extension cord between our 
club's shack and the base of the 40 meter antenna tower. The cord would be 
bundled with the above ground coax and rotator cable run from the shack to the tower 
and would be used for servicing the antennas and tower (powering hand tools, rotator 
boxes, soldering irons, etc). The cord would normally be left unplugged from the AC mains. 
My question is, what sorts of cords/cable will hold up to weather and sunlight? Is Romex 
UV stable? Or do I need something that is made specifically for extended outdoor 
exposure? I want something that I can put up and forget about. 

Thanks,

Mike, W4EF...............


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