My favorite is direct burial + shielded cat cable. I've got some here that I've been using for controller to device hookups. As well as the run from the house to the shed.
Shielded with 100% foil and a joke of a braid. It is "flooded" with "goo" to keep the moisture out as well. Nice stuff for the $$ Kb0wlf > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:Repeater- > [email protected]] On Behalf Of John J. Riddell > Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 9:49 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: LOOONG audio runs > > 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" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > 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 > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.435 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2705 - Release Date: > 02/26/10 19:39:00
