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Re: [TowerTalk] AVA7-50 reel info

To: Bryan Fields <Bryan@bryanfields.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] AVA7-50 reel info
From: Jorge Diez - CX6VM <cx6vm.jorge@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2016 14:58:00 -0300
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thanks for the replies

i am not good on that, but I have a AIM4170

Just need to know how to use it to measure the cable lenght

I dont have a conector on the AVA7-50

thanks,
Jorge

2016-09-10 14:49 GMT-03:00 Bryan Fields <Bryan@bryanfields.net>:

> On 9/10/16 1:28 PM, Zivney, Terry wrote:
> > You can make a good estimate of the length with a digital capacitance
> > meter.  The spec sheet for the coax gives pF per meter so you can make a
> > pretty accurate guess.
>
> An o-scope with a TDR would be the best method. This would get you a
> length to
> within a few inches.
>
> The other option is to calculate it out using a spool cable equation.
> This is
> less accurate.
>
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Jorge
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