>log of 80 by 150 feet
Man, that's a BIG log! <just kidding>
IMO, the best bang for the buck is Times Microwave LMR400. If you want to
spend more for better quality and lower loss, use RG213 or Belden 9913 flex
(not the air core stuff - too prone to humidity/moisture problems).
I think you are wise to avoid using 20 year old "new" coax. The dielectric
material may be lossy after a long period of oxidation.
Keith NM5G
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From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Lee Buller
Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 11:19 AM
To: TowerTalk Reflector
Subject: [TowerTalk] Coax Recommendation
Hi Everyone....
I am going to change out antennas on the tower this fall/winter and I
thought it would be a good time to replace all the coax as well to the beam
and dipoles. I have collected a lot of coax over the years but it is
old...and a lot of it has been rolled up for years. I do have a partial
spool of RG-8U from about 20 years ago that has never been off the roll
(Saxton Brand - 200 feet). I just don't feel good about putting it on the
tower.
The question is....what coax would you recommend? I have seen many
advertisements about certain coax, but what is the best for the dollar?
I have a 60 foot tower with the shack right under the tower since it is on a
city log of 80 by 150 feet. So, I do not need a lot of coax, but I want
something that might be better.
Comments? Recommendations?
Lee - K0WA
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