Skipp, yes you can get shielded Cat 5. I've used it a few times when running near AC fixtures etc.
73 John VE3AMZ ----- Original Message ----- From: "skipp025" <skipp...@yahoo.com> To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 10:43 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: LOOONG audio runs >> Joe <k1ike_m...@...> wrote: >> I wonder if CAT 6 would be better than CAT5 due to the >> difference in twist? >> Joe > > A number of different items in the specifications would be > worth examining... like how much C per foot and I don't > believe "CAT" network cables are shielded. > > s. > >> > Oz, in DFW wrote: >> > Make sure you use twisted pair. Station wire like that use to wire >> > houses is often not twisted. Ethernet cable is good and has a high >> > twist pitch - better for this application. >> > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
