The APC pack really is excellent. It's got two types of HMGs, the KORD and NSV (
). I think that they're even lower to the ground than the old ones. Also, there's an APC with the ARENA system,which can jam some homing missiles
.
As for the issue of cable, you're lucky compared to me. Due to my unique location (A couple miles into the woods ;D), just the act of digging the trench to the house and placing the cable tubes would cost the same amount as...let me see...buying 1667 copies of the GOTY edition at list price
.