[TowerTalk] Flexible Cable to pass Rotator

[n2oelspears@aol.com]

I am putting up three beams on a TV Rotator. One each of 440, 220, and 2 
Meter. The antennas will each face 120 degrees away from each other. ÂI 
intend to feed the three antennas with three pieces of pre-made 50 foot lengths 
of LMR-400, with type N Males on each end. Since LMR-400 is not flexible, I 
will need several feet of a flexible cable to go from the LMR-400 to the 
antennas. The feed point for each antenna will be about 2' above the rotator, 
and 2' from the pole.Â




I would like to build flexible cables to go from the LMR-400 to each antenna. 
I want a type N Female at the bottom of each cable, and I will put the proper 
connector at the top, Pl-259 or Type N Male. 

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My questions are: 


What length of flexible cable do I need to properly feed past the rotator? 
Low loss cable is preferred.

What type of cable is recommended? One friend said RG-8X, while another said 
RG-213 Coax. ÂI will need to buy the cable. I have access to the crimp tool 
used for LMR-600, but do not have any other crimp tools. I have several 
friends that know how to solder correctly, and I will be able to construct the 
cables at a local Radio Clubâs âKit Buildingâ night.ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ 

What types of connectors are recommended, and can I buy them on ePay, or can 
you recommend a source.


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Thanks in advance for any help I may receive from the group.



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N2OELÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Maywood, NJ 
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