[TowerTalk] M2 Orion cable

[w5wz at w5wz.com]

> M2 cable for the OR2800 is $1.97/foot regardless of the length.  It is 
> 2, 12
> gauge and 2, 18 gauge shielded in a PE jacket.  Said to be custom made. 
>  Any
> known alternatives for such a cable?  I suppose I could look for more
> conductors and not use them, but the feedback must be shielded.
> 
> Tnx,
> 
> Al-N6TA
> 

For my Orion 2800 install back in 2009, I used buriable romex-style UF 
cable 12/2 for the motor, and the center conductor of two separate runs 
of RG-59 for the positioning runs. No problems at all.  The run is right 
at 300 feet from the shack to the rotator.
--Scott, W5WZ