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K7AAT

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Looking for 2 conductor small flexible cable source
« on: August 16, 2022, 12:51:49 PM »

Looking for a source of small 2-conductor flexible cable - to be used for connecting CW Key,  and control line for remote tuner.   Don't need large AWG wire ... Don't need shielded,  and want it quite flexible.   

{EDITED}   Oh, nevermind... found what I want on Amazon afterall ...


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SWMAN

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Re: Looking for 2 conductor small flexible cable source
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2022, 05:14:23 PM »

 Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Lowe’s all have it.
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K7AAT

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Re: Looking for 2 conductor small flexible cable source
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2022, 06:25:20 PM »

Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Lowe’s all have it.

Not worth driving hour and half when I can have it from Amazon day after tomorrow....
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W6QW

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Re: Looking for 2 conductor small flexible cable source
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2022, 09:11:55 PM »

I use 2 conductor shielded microphone cable for my keys.  It is extremely flexible!
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SWMAN

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Re: Looking for 2 conductor small flexible cable source
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2022, 04:18:38 AM »

 I guess I’m lucky, I have all 3 mentioned stores within 4 miles of me.
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KU3X

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Re: Looking for 2 conductor small flexible cable source
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2022, 05:03:13 AM »

For two conductor shielded cables I use RG 174.  I use this type cable for my amp keying relay and ALC if needed. For three conductor shielded cables I use audio cable.
Parts Express is a good very reasonably priced source for these cables. I have a bag of different lengths and configurations I keep in stock.
Just cut off the connector on one end if needed. It's very easy to work with.

https://www.parts-express.com/wire-cables/audio-cables/35-mm-audio-cables

You will spend less in shipping than you will running around to every store in town trying to find what you need.

Mono Price is yet another good place.

https://www.monoprice.com/search/index?keyword=audio+cable

Barry, KU3X
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Re: Looking for 2 conductor small flexible cable source
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2022, 09:13:48 AM »

I go to my local 2nd hand shop. They have 100's of small AC adapters hanging on the racks. Perfect for this or if you need a replacement adapter. Can't beat the $3.99 price tag.
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Re: Looking for 2 conductor small flexible cable source
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2022, 05:19:42 PM »

Scrap headphones and earbuds.  Very lightweight cable, sometimes it's zip wire you can separate, sometimes it's a pair with shield.  Makes dandy key and paddle cable.

Mark K5LXP
Albuquerque, NM
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