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Subject: Topband: one small point re RG6
From: Craig Clark <jcclark@wildblue.net>
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:40:41 -0400
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>systems. That's because for equal quality, 75 ohm cables are MUCH
>cheaper than 50 ohm cables (thanks to the high volume of the video
>and MATV/CATV markets). DX Engineering sells a very good RG6 for
>that purpose -- it has a flooded dielectric that resists varmints.

One small point, flooded cable does not resist varmints.  It has a 
material that will ooze out of nicks and cuts to reseal the plastic 
outer PVC before there is water ingress.

I agree with Jim that for the price, RG6 is the way to go. Use the 
new compression connectors and a F-UHF adapter and you are good to 
go. I do not recommend trying to get UHF connectors on to RG6. I have 
done it and it is a PITA.


73, Craig Clark, K1QX


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