[TowerTalk] Orion 2800 Rotator Cable Replacement

[Bob Shohet, KQ2M]

I find it so odd that neither Deborah or anyone else at the Wireman ever mentioned this to me, ESPECIALLY when they know that they have not been able to fill my request for CQ304.

73

Bob  KQ2M


From: n6sj at earthlink.net 
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2019 11:10 PM
To: 'Richard Thorne' ; towertalk at contesting.com 
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Orion 2800 Rotator Cable Replacement

Elliott,

Yes, that Wireman #306 cable is what I used for my Orion 2800 in 2013.  Has been solid so far, turning a SteppIR DB42.

73,
Steve
N6SJ


-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of Richard Thorne
Sent: Monday, December 9, 2019 1:04 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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