[TowerTalk] Orion 2800 Rotator Cable Replacement

[Elliott Lawrence]

Thanks for all of the comments. The cable has a 50+ foot run on a flat roof with direct SoCal sun exposure for 12+ years.  I can’t inspect the existing cable but $70 for a replacement run when I’m spending big bucks for antenna change out and maintenance at the same time seems like a no brainer. 

Elliott WA6TLA

> On Dec 10, 2019, at 12:27 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
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> I was also curious why rotator cable needs replacing, perhaps wear/damage from the crank-up tower?  FWIW, I have been using THHN house wire for my rotators for decades without no issues.
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> John KK9A
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> k7lxc wrote:
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>    Probably needs changing? What's the compelling reason for spending all the time and money to change it? I can't remember ever replacing rotator cable in over 260 ham installations. If it ain't broke - don't fix it. Just my opinion.
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> Cheers,Steve      K7LXCTOWER TECH -Professional tower services for amateurs
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