In a message dated 27/09/99 10:26:22 EST, n4gu@vt.edu writes:
> After lurking (and learning) on this list for several years, I have a
> specific question needing the advice of the list. As part of the 'summer'
> antenna rebuild, I'm replacing the coax to the beam with LMR400. Is LMR400
> flexible enough to be used as the rotor loop or should I use a coax with a
> stranded center conductor for the rotor loop? I worry that the solid center
> conductor of LMR400 won't take the flexing. Any experience or advice?
>
Yes, your suspicion is correct - you need stranded center conductor
where you'll be moving the coax like near a rotator. The solid center
conductor will work fine for awhile but will fracture over time.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
Tower Tech
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