[TowerTalk] Orion 2800 Rotator Cable Replacement

[Bob Shohet, KQ2M]

I seriously doubt that they have #306 because I had to wait one month to get #302 and I have been waiting three months to get #304.   Deborah has been kind enough to follow-up with me repeatedly to tell me that it is very likely that they will never have the CQ304 again.  It is interesting that I mentioned that I had an Orion 2800 when I spoke with someone there (other than Deborah) and they never said anything about CQ306, only that they had CQ302 and CQ304 – now likely gone forever.

For the past 15+ years I have been using CQ304 for a 325’ run for my Orion 2800; the CQ302 had too much of a voltage drop at that distance.  I don’t know the length of your run or whether or not you would need CQ306.

73

Bob KQ2M


From: Richard Thorne 
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2019 4:04 PM
To: towertalk at contesting.com 
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Orion 2800 Rotator Cable Replacement

Elliot,

Check thewireman.com  They have cable specifically for the Orion 2800.  
It's part # 306.

Dxengineering carries part DXE-CW1812OR for the 2800.  That cable has an 
extra ground wire.

Rich - N5ZC

On 12/9/2019 2:50 PM, Elliott Lawrence via TowerTalk wrote:
> My antenna refresh project is moving along.  The Orion 2800 was installed in 2007 and has functioned flawlessly.  Since I am replacing the coax it dawned on me that I should also replace the rotator cable.  Can’t  inspect the condition of the jacket etc but probably needs changing.
>
> Suggestions on sources would be appreciated.  Orion recommends Belden 9405 but I definitely need cable that is very UV tolerant here in Southern California.
>
> Thanks es 73,
> Elliott WA6TLA
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