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

[Stan Stockton]

I recently needed a two conductor cable for 12vdc power to an obstruction light.  Wasn’t happy with the flimsy stuff I had and instead used RG-6.  Pretty cheap and rugged.

Stan, K5GO/ZF9CW

> On May 4, 2022, at 7:32 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
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