What gauge of control cable is recommended for various distances between the rotor and the control box?
On the TR-44, CD-44, and CD-45 rotors, the standard control cable includes two #18 conductors and six #22 conductors, and it’s fine for runs up to about 300 feet. On the Ham-series rotors and the Tailtwisters, this cable is good up to about 200 feet. If your run exceeds these distances, move up to a heavy-duty cable, which includes two #16 and six #18 conductors which should be good for runs up to 300 feet. For more detailed information on control cables (and coax, too) contact Joel at The RF Connection.
On the TR-44, CD-44, and CD-45 rotors, the standard control cable includes two #18 conductors and six #22 conductors, and it’s fine for runs up to about 300 feet. On the Ham-series rotors and the Tailtwisters, this cable is good up to about 200 feet. If your run exceeds these distances, move up to a heavy-duty cable, which includes two #16 and six #18 conductors which should be good for runs up to 300 feet.
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