[TowerTalk] Running Cables - Shack to Tower

[john at kk9a.com]

Since he mentioned 12-2 separately from flex coax, rotor cable I would
assume that this is not for the motor leads.  I have run A/C in the same
conduit as the low voltage rotator wires and never had an issue however
after reading towertalk I no longer do this. 

John KK9A



To:	towertalk <towertalk at contesting.com>
Subject:	Re: [TowerTalk] Running Cables - Shack to Tower
From:	Steve Maki <lists at oakcom.org>
Date:	Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:21:52 -0400

Just a wild guess, but he's probably going to use the 12-2 for the motor
leads on the rotator.

OTOH, I've got an extra 12-2 with gnd in my low low voltage conduits used as
a *temporary* AC supply for soldering guns, etc. A plug on the shack end,
and a socket on the tower end. Normally not energized. Don't really know the
code implications on this, but don't really care.

Don't try this at home.

-Steve K8LX

I have a Rohn 25 up about 85'  located about 200' from my garage
radio room. Is there some compelling reason  why I shouldn't  run
bury flex coax, rotor cable and outdoor 12-2 w gnd  through a 2"
plastic pipe (already buried) between  the tower and my shack?