[Towertalk] Coax opinions

[kq2m@mags.net (Robert Shohet)]

Hi Mike,

I have always used RG213 for phasing lines and to feed all the antennas at
my qth.
I frankly don't think that the extra cost for Belden or LMR is worth it.  I
would
recommend that you contact Steve Davis at Davis RF for his high quailty
RG213 with the
non-contaminating jacket (suitable for direct burial).

Steve handled my extensive lightning claim last year and he and his
employees
did a great job at an excellent price.  I am very happy with the cables that
I bought.

73

Bob KQ2M

> All this talk about coax and I find I am low on Belden 8267 or RG-213.
> That's what I have always used for phasing lines and short tower runs.  I
> see the actual Belden price (from Newark) is about .90/ft as compared to
> generic RG-213 from R and L and Cable-Xperts that is about $.40/ft (not
> Belden).  I know the Belden is Mil spec and the others aren't, but the
> composition and loss seem to be the same.  What is the general feeling
about
> these other less expensive RG-213's?  Is there any reason to stay with the
> Belden and pay the high dollars?
>
> Mike W9RE