Re: WIshbone ASh, was A quick question...

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>>>> tho i`m a bit dubious about using
>>>> computer grade cat5 on stage, I can forsee problems
>>>> there.
>>>
>>> Yup, the conductors of traditional CAT5 are solid 24
>>> gauge in a fairly thin jacket, not exactly stage-proof.
>>>
>>> Stranded CAT5 are readily available, but it is avoided
>>> because it costs more, uses different connectors, and
>>> has a shorter effective range.
>> And someone's going to bend it too sharply and kill the
>> speed even more...
>
> Yes, we need CAT5 with a sheath like a heavy-duty power cord.
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>
>> 10baseT with co-ax would be better...
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> I don't think that would work because a lot of these CAT-5 applications 
> aren't 10base anything. They just use the same cable.
>
> > At least you can buy that armoured...
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>
> This looks relevant:
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> http://www.gepco.com/news/pr_prod_2004_0914_ct504hd.htm
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> "Gepco International, an industry leader in the manufacturing and 
> distribution of quality professional audio and video cables, introduces 
> the CT504HD heavy-duty tactical Category 5e cable. An ideal solution for

> ****table or remote patching of Ethernet networks or digital audio/video 
> formats utilizing CAT5e type cable, the CT504HD was created to meet the 
> increased demand of audio/video professionals who need a rugged,
reliable, 
> ****table and flexible cable solution."
>
> " The inner jacket of the CT504HD allows the pair to have proper
physical 
> spacing in order to achieve EIA/TIA CAT5 specifications, while the
durable 
> TPE outer jacket protects the cable from physical damage or abuse. In 
> addition, the CT504HD utilizes stranded 24-gage conductors that enhance 
> the cable's flexibility and flex-life durability."

Anyone who uses the word 'tactical' about wire isn't getting my business.

-- 
William Black


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