I wasn't really clear with my question before but basically, would it be cheaper to just get metallic conduit for electrical (liquid tight) at the hardware store and run your own multiple pairs of shielded cat5e inside of it? It seems rather expensive for just one premade cable but would pulling multiple ethernet runs together in the same conduit lead to crosstalk or other issues? I think it would at least make tower installs more durable and neater than just securing the cable on the legs bare (bird damage?). Also liquid tight already has standard grounding connectors you can get anywhere. Robert (kd2iua) On 9/1/2019 11:18 PM, Jamie Hughes wrote:
All,
Please see attached data sheet. And I got an email with pricing:
Custom cuts are $10/ft but I can do a full 1000ft spool for $7500
Thanks,
*Jamie Hughes*
WA7JH
Mobile: (360) 340-8886 <tel:+13603408886>
*From:* PSDR <psdr-bounces@hamwan.org> *On Behalf Of * Tim Osburn *Sent:* Sunday, September 1, 2019 8:01 PM *To:* Puget Sound Data Ring <psdr@hamwan.org> *Subject:* Re: [HamWAN PSDR] 1/2" Outdoor UV Protected CAT 5e
Jamie,
You happen to know the cost per foot on that.
On Sep 1, 2019, at 4:53 PM, Jamie Hughes <wa7jh@outlook.com <mailto:wa7jh@outlook.com>> wrote:
All,
I’m not sure what the current cable type and product is running from tower mounted antennas to the equipment in the site shelters, but check this product out. I came across this Outdoor rated CAT5e cable designed to mount alongside coax on a tower. It grounds like ½” coax. This is exciting things that jumped out to me:
1. Mounts to towers using common coax rubber doughnut ½” mounts 2. Can be grounded just like coax to meet the requirements of the site owner 3. Is Outdoor rated 4. Is UV rated
If interested, please see Tyler Booth, contact card attached.
Thanks,
*Jamie Hughes*
WA7JH
Mobile:(360) 340-8886 <tel:+13603408886>
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