[TowerTalk] Rotor wire question.??

[Gary Mayfield]

I don't know the spec for the 2800  ---  I'm guessing it is too big for sprinkler system wire?
 
I've bought stuff from here:
http://coaxman.com/listitems.php?list=misc&pagenumber=1
 
73,
Joe kk0sd
 
> From: dscribner at myfairpoint.net
> Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 19:53:22 -0500
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rotor wire question.??
> 
> I'd follow the manufacturers recommendation.
> 
> $200 is a pretty small investment considering what you probably have into the entire system already.
> 
> Doug - K1ZO
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> On Nov 11, 2013, at 7:45 PM, "Dan Cisson" <n4gnr at windstream.net> wrote:
> 
> > I have just installed a M2 2800 rotor at 150 ft...I have about a 185 ft run to the shack....
> > I really am having a tough time convincing myself to give almost 1.00 a ft for what M2 recommends...
> > The Wireman has the cable for 79 cents a ft...time I go get it., and tax,, close to 1.00 a ft maybe...
> > My question to all the brilliant minds out there....There HAS to be something more readily available that will do
> > the job that has 4 conductors 16 gauge or better.    I have considered 14/3 with a ground,, may not stand up to 
> > the enviroment....I have rotor cable thats smaller gauge,,, But.I surely do not want to double up on smaller gauge
> > wire and run that.....I wonder if when D.O.T. runs cable to traffic lights has 4 or more conductors in a bundle?? 
> > Any ideas ?? This would give some good ideas to others....I just hate to spend nearly 200.00 on a rotor cable !!!!! Dan N4GNR
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