Fw: [Towertalk] Source of Control Wire?

[NN7K@reno.rmci.net]

What, no  RURAL "C"    ???     :>)
Jim NN7K


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Kincade" <w5kp@swbell.net>
To: "Richard Karlquist" <richard@karlquist.com>; <mjwetzel@comcast.net>;
<Towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2002 5:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Towertalk] Source of Control Wire?


> Most CAT5 and telephone wire will be #26 solid conductor, so use caution
> where voltage drops are a concern on longer runs. Ma Bell doesn't hesitate
> to use #26 for several mile runs; however, the current requirements in her
> case are miniscule. 6-pair drop wire is usually #22, which might be better
> for a rotor, especially if you parallel a couple of wires for those leads
> requiring heavier current requirements. The telephone wire pair color code
> can be found at http://www.ptialaska.net/~jstevens/tel/color.htm
> 73, Jerry W5KP
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Karlquist" <richard@karlquist.com>
> To: <mjwetzel@comcast.net>; <Towertalk@contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2002 1:12 AM
> Subject: RE: [Towertalk] Source of Control Wire?
>
>
> > I bought some 1000 ft rolls
> > of CAT-5 when it went on sale
> > at the local computer store (Fry's).
> > I think it was only $39/1000 ft.
> >
> > Rick Karlquist    N6RK
> > richard@karlquist.com
> > www.n6rk.com
> > www.karlquist.com
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: towertalk-admin@contesting.com
> > > [mailto:towertalk-admin@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Mike Wetzel
> > > Sent: Monday, July 15, 2002 7:37 PM
> > > To: Towertalk@contesting.com
> > > Subject: [Towertalk] Source of Control Wire?
> > >
> > >
> > > I really didn't get any response to a query about
> > > availability of flooded
> > > CATV coax so I'll try another.
> > >
> > > Does anyone know of a cheap source of control wire like 10-
> > > #22?  I have a
> > > short piece of 'fire alarm loop cable' that says West Penn
> > > on it and I am
> > > trying to find a roll of 500' or 1000'.  Any ideas?
> > >
> > > Mike W9RE
> > >
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