I would not try to push more than 500 watts @ 20m through the RG-8X, Lane.
Otherwise, no problem.
Remember the velocity factor is different from solid dilectric coax ((RG-214)
GL!
Phil, K5PC
>
>When phasing a pair of verticals a 1/2 wave apart and forcing equal currents
>by using two 3/4 wave 50 ohm coaxes to a T connector does it matter if RG8X
>for the 3/4 wave portions is used if the freq is 20 meters or is their too
>much loss, even on 20? I have Rg-214 but the 8X is so much easier to use.
>
>Lane
>Ku7i
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