[TowerTalk] It's Getting Worse ...

[Richard (Rick) Karlquist]

I use lots of CAT5 for control signals, etc and never solder.
I either use screw terminals or RJ-45 connectors.  Soldering is 
inconvenient.

Rick N6RK

RICHARD SOLOMON wrote:
> My latest project is a K9AY Loop. I thought I could use a CAT5 cable to
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> connect the relay box to the switch box. Of course, that requires one
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> to solder the wires at the relay end.
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> Well, to my surprise, the 100' CAT5 cable I picked up is made out of
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> ALUMINUM wire.
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> Can it get any cheaper !!
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>  
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> 73, Dik, W1KSZ
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