[TowerTalk] Fwd: Rotor wire question.??

[Hans Hammarquist]

I don't know for sure, depending on shielding requirements but if you only need a 4 conductor cable, 16 gauge or larger, but 14/3 should work.


Hans - N2JFS



-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Cisson <n4gnr at windstream.net>
To: towertalk <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Mon, Nov 11, 2013 7:47 pm
Subject: [TowerTalk] Rotor wire question.??


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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