[TowerTalk] TowerTalk Digest, Vol 260, Issue 2 - OR2800 cable type

[Paul N1BUG FN55mf]

Thanks Scott.

That is the other configuration I was wondering about, so good to know
that works. Most responses indicate a single run of RG6 should work. I
am going to try that on the first day weather allows me to climb without
risk to my health. I have plenty of RG6 to do two runs, but am not aware
of any particular advantage over a singe coax.

When the time comes to replace things in a permanent fashion I will
probably go with UF cable for the motor and RG6 for the pulse counter. I
am holding off on the full cable replacement pending being able to
afford a 120VAC run needed for future 10 GHz equipment on the tower.

73,
Paul N1BUG



On 8/2/2024 9:24 AM, w5wz at w5wz.com wrote:
> Paul N1BUG,
>
> I have an OR2800, with ~ 400 ft cable run.  270 ft is in conduit
> underground, and then 130 ft up the tower.
>
> I use 12-2 + ground UF direct burial romex in the conduit and up the
> tower for the motor leads, and 2 runs of RG-6 for the pulse counter;
> center conductors for the signals, and the shields are bonded together
> at the top and bottom of the tower, and also at the shack entry single
> point ground system. No cable problems since installation in 2009;
> however I have had to replace the pulse counter in the rotator once.
>
> --Scott, W5WZ
>
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