[TowerTalk] Tic Ring control cable sizing

[K1TTT]

For my 350-400' runs I use belden 9405 (2x16+6x18) and parallel the extra
18ga wires with the 16's.  2 motors draw 5-6a so I think the extra copper is
worth it.


David Robbins K1TTT
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Scott Dickson [mailto:w5wz at w5wz.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 03:16
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Tic Ring control cable sizing
> 
> I see the owner's manual suggests 18 ga wire will work up to 400 for
> single
> motor and 300 ft for 2nd and 3rd motors.
> 
> 
> 
> Does real world experience agree with this, or should I upsize the wire
> for
> good measure?
> 
> 
> 
> --Scott, W5WZ
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