FWIW, I have several runs of outdoor-rated CAT-5 cable to and from my tower. It is flooded and has a tough jacket to help stave off the chipmunks.
73, Pete N4ZR The World Contest Station Database, updated daily at www.conteststations.com The Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com, spots at telnet.reversebeacon.net, port 7000 On 4/15/2011 11:09 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > That said, the primary consideration is probably what Herb noted about > how well (poorly) indoor-rated cable is likely to stand up to outdoor > conditions. Although I love CAT5/6/7 for lots of uses, I wouldn't use > it for outdoor runs to antennas. _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK
