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Axtually Bob, signal degrigation comes from wavelength distortion and overlapping caused by to low a resistance (as caused by larger diameter wire) and to high a resistance (caused by to small a gauge), this is why phone lines use very tiny gauge wire to prevent any overlapping and degrigation loss of voice waves. Computer CAT cables use a slightlyy larger diameter wire to compensate for the additional power going through the line as well. Proper Resistance Balance actually helps Digital signals stay in frequency. <br /> <br />people have done the work, you're good with 18-22 guage feeders and a 14-16 busline. anything larger than probably 10 gauge and smaller than 30 gauge may cause problems (course i doubt you'll use anything over 24 for the layout as fires could occur).
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