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> My question is to anyone who may have ever used RG-6 "satellite TV" foam
> coaxial cable in their antenna system(s), specifically, the attachment of
> PL-259 plugs thereonL did you, per chance, simply apply a generous amount of
> epoxy glue...
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>
> ~73!~ Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ
Eddy,
RG6 that I have used is a double shielded (aluminum) flooded cable. The stuff
is great. It's cheap, light weight, small form factor, and low loss. You
don't indicate how you are using it, but remember that it has a fairly low
voltage rating--I've seen 600v when it's rated--Lord only knows how low when
it's not voltage rated by the manufacturer. Any SWR and you better be talking
about receiving applications.
If you use RG6 in the intended manner (e.g. Type F connectors) you will have a
very reliable and weather resistant joint. Any other approach and you are on
your own my friend. The aluminum braid is quite whispy--maybe 40%-50% coverage
aluminum braid over foil? The center dialectric and braid is covered with the
goopiest sticky ooz you will find--I cannot imagine 'connecting' mechanically
to the aluminum braid or 'gluing' anything. Press-on crimp style F connections
have been used here to about 800W into a good SWR without episode. F
connectors are amazingly cheap ($0.15 to $0.25) and easy to use (sharp knife,
crimp, and about 30 seconds). In fact, I've never lost either a single F
connector or a cable. Adapting the F to any other connector is a function of
spending a few extra dollars per adapter. Using the expensive adapters runs
counter to the benefits of the cheap RG6/F arrangement. If you can reduce the
need to a single or at least very few adapters, you will be
better off. I've also had to throw away more than one F-to-BNC adapter right
out of the box (AC/DC open circuit and no clue why). I have no experience with
a F-to-UHF as you describe (it would be an expensive mutant adapter if you can
find one).
I would have no problem with very long runs of RG6 for Topband receiving
applications, or even low power transmitting into decent SWR, but I would use F
connectors throughout with a reliable adapter at the shack end.
Good luck...
Ford-N0FP
ford@cmgate.com
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