Partyline: What kind of cable should I use for Party Line (PL) intercoms?
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The recommended gauge or AWG rating of wire is 18AWG when runningintercoms over long distances, as in 800 feet or so, this is imperative, butfor cable runs going short distances, 20 or even 22 gauge wire is fine.
Somemults (multi-core cable snakes) use 24 AWG and that is still within useablespec for nominal runs of 250 feet or so. Keep in mind that the ground drain on somefoil shielded cables (not the twisted pair normally going to pins 2 & 3 ofan XLR connector) are slightly thinner than the twisted pair. Attached is a chart of Belden cable specifications andsome spec sheets on popular models.
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PDF File 4048_Belden 8760_18AWG.pdf Belden 8760_18AWG.pdf |
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PDF File 4902_Belden 8762_20AWG.pdf Belden 8762_20AWG.pdf |
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Microsoft Word 97 Document 5413_Belden Cable Table.doc Belden Cable Table.doc |
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PDF File 8386_Belden 8451_22AWG.pdf Belden 8451_22AWG.pdf |
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PDF File Belden 8451_22AWG.pdf Belden 8451_22AWG.pdf |
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PDF File Belden 8760_18AWG.pdf Belden 8760_18AWG.pdf |
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PDF File Belden 8762_20AWG.pdf Belden 8762_20AWG.pdf |
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Microsoft Word 97 Document Belden Cable Table.doc Belden Cable Table.doc |
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