On Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:39:52 -0800, Jim Brown wrote:
>Much of that resistance is the shield, which is typically Al foil
>and a light braid. It's always a good idea to study data sheets for
>coax, and to buy only major brands that publish good data sheets.
A correction. I just measured 500 ft of some cheap RG6. The center
conductor is #18, but is CCS. The center conductor is 14.5 ohms, the
Al foil/braid shield is 3.15 ohms. It's got Coleman's name on it.
73,
Jim K9YC
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