[TowerTalk] Running feed line and rotor cable together?

[Alan NV8A]

On 12/21/2014 07:45 PM, Paul Braiman wrote:

> Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations regarding the routing of a LMR400 UF coax feed line alongside a 4-conductor rotor control cable, and a control cable for a soon-to-be-completed SteppIR DB-18 antenna. My intent is to gently tie wrap the 3 cables together using UV-rated outdoor ties, then leave the appropriate loops and slack so I can raise and lower the tower. The Orion 2800 rotor is already mounted, tested with a mast that’s ready to receive the antenna.
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> Anything else I should be mindful of? All cables are shielded and will be tied to a common earth ground. I'll be feeding the antenna with 100 W max.
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> If not tied directly next to each other, what would be a good separation distance for the coax and the other two?
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> Your collective wisdom is greatly appreciated by this relative newbie. :)

I have all my cables (2 x coax + rotator + SteppIR) taped together with 
electrical tape. Since they run through my crank-up's coax standoffs, 
cable ties would catch too easily.

The electrical tape (one of the 3M varieties, but I don't recall which) 
has been there a few years, but I guess I have to replace it soon.

73

Alan NV8A