on 10/16/02 8:08 PM, Roger Borowski at K9RB@bellsouth.net wrote:
> When I investigated this about 5 years ago, I found at that time only two 50
> ohm coaxial cables rated for direct burial. The "key" for direct burial rating
> seemed to be the high density polyethylene jacket, which is impervious to
> moisture. Most other cables use a polyvinylchloride jacket. Many of these are
> rated "non-contaminating", which is quite different than direct burial as
> moisture can and does penetrate PVC jacketed cables.
The jacket is the key. If you have a waterproof Polyethelene jacket, then
you won't have the problem.
Cable Experts sells a direct burial rated RG-213 and their CXP1318FX is also
rated for direct burial. No goo in either of those.
73,
Jon
NA9D
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Jon Ogden
NA9D (ex: KE9NA)
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