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[TowerTalk] Low Loss Coax

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Low Loss Coax
From: nwtncc@iswt.com (James Hall)
Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2002 18:07:47 -0600
Hi Julio:

I used LMR-600 for my long runs that are relatively straight and BuryFlex
(9914) up the tower and close to the radios.  Works like a champ !

Jamie
WB4YDL


> From: "Julio" <jperalta@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2002 18:41:04 -0500
> To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Low Loss Coax
> 
> 
> I just re-installed my 89' crank-up tower after being off the air for about
> 6 years. I would like to ask the group what should I consider for low loss
> coax. Taking into consideration the problems with raising and lowering the
> tower and of course the rotor loop.
> 
> My plan is to install 2 HF antennas and 3 V-UHF antennas on the tower.
> Unfortunately  the tower had to be installed 250 feet from the radio room so
> I'm very concerned with loss due to long coax runs, especially on the higher
> bands.
> 
> I would appreciate any advice.
> 
> Thanks & 73's Julio, WB4OOJ
> 
> 
> 
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