[TowerTalk] FW: Rotor for Long Cable Run

[Howard K2HK]

> Jim Brown wrote:
> > I'm planning the install for a 3-el SteppIR (w/6M element) that
> > requires a cable run of about 400 ft. (no 30M/40M elements -- I've
> > already got dipoles at 100 ft).
> >
Rick N6RK wrote:> 
> I believe the Alfa Spid is easy to set up for very long cable
> runs (without using heroic size wire). Check with the guys in
> Canada who sell it. I have been using one of these with my
> 4 element SteppIR for 5 years now with no trouble.

 

I have had similiar experience as Rick with a 4 el SteppIR and now a CX31XR rotated with an Alfa Spid. Run is only 300 ft but nary a problem. Been using the Alfa for 5 plus years. 

Howard..K2HK