On 5/14/13 6:15 PM, Bryan Swadener wrote:
Since it is Mil qualified, ALL RG-213 is the same. Compared to similar-size
foamed dielectric cables, it has more loss/length.
I'm not sure there *is* an active MIL-C-17/74 (which is the actual
standard). The military is none too hot on the use of PVC jacketed
cables, which this is.
There's plenty of "RG-213 type" cables out there, generically
polyethylene insulation, 7 strand core, 0.405" OD, etc. But there's
huge differences among them in terms of manufacturing consistency, etc.
One needs to really look at the mfr's spec sheet and see what their
interpretation of "RG-213 type" really is, and what they actually do for
testing.
The best bang for the buck is DX Engineering DXE400MAX, a clone of Davis RF's
Buryflex400 at a substantial savings. 500' = $365 including shipping in the
lower 48 states. That's 73 cents/foot.
Bryan WA7PRC
Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 12:34:49 -0400
From: KK9A
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Attaching "flex" cable to crank-up standoffs
Belden 8267 RG-213 is very tough. I use it on all of my yagis.
John KK9A
Re: [TowerTalk] Attaching "flex" cable to crank-up standoffs
from [Marv Shelton]
To: towertalk
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Attaching "flex" cable to crank-up standoffs
So, what do you think is best? RG-213???
I think getting 5 years out of low loss coax is acceptable. I can help
force at
least that interval of mainten ance on one's amtennas.
Best 73's
de Marv WA2BFW/7
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