[TowerTalk] cheap control cable

[Jack C. Shutt]

I recently found some CAT-5, 4 pair (8 conductor #24 AWG) cable at Menard's for $24.99 for a 500' roll.  In view of the high cost of copper these days, I thought this was quite a bargain.  I purchased a couple of rolls and I'm using it for remote antenna switch control cable.  Works great for control cables for remote switching and tuners, etc.  They also have sprinkler cable which is 7 conductor # 18 gauge for $26.95 for a 100' roll.  That stuff might even work for short rotor cable runs, but you might have to provide an additional conductor :-).  I imagine that Home Depot and Lowes have similar offerings.
YMMV
73,  Jack, W9GT