[TowerTalk] Control cable for Orion 2800: only from M2?

[john at kk9a.com]

I assume that the shield is just on reed switch wires. It's easy to purchase
two conductor shielded cable or even use coax and the motors can be run with
semi-inexpensive THHN. If you have a long run you can use larger gauge for
the motors to minimize voltage drop. BTW if you use a Green Heron controller
the shield may not be necessary.

John KK9A

n6ta wrote:

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