[TowerTalk] Ameritron RCS 8V Remote Coax Switch

[Les Kalmus]

Should work fine. I have about 200 feet of #24 for mine with no problems.

Les W2LK

Keith Dutson wrote:
> 20 gauge wire should work okay up to 150 feet.  To make sure, just wire it
> up and give it a try.  My 8V has been used during the past 5 field days
> only, so I do not have experience with long term outdoor use.
>
> 73, Keith NM5G
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Phil Jung
> Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 1:14 PM
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Ameritron RCS 8V Remote Coax Switch
>
> Easy Question for the group:
>
>  Will  20 Ga wire be sufficient to power the 12vdc relays at a length of
> 140' - and does anyone have experience with the  reliability of this unit
> and weather resistance of the box when exposed at the base of a tower?
>
> I acquired the unit recently in apparently unused condition without manual.
> The manual does not seem to be on the MFJ website.
>
> Thanks for any info.
>
> 73, Phil, K9PJ
>
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