"poor coax is like carrying water in a sieve"
Braid coverage matters. Commercially double braid or hardline (solid Cu
shield) is used for jumpers. For hams, the RG8 size "foil plus braid"
is the economical choice if from a reputable brand/supplier. DXEng also
sells double braid TFE mini coax jumpers which, while expensive, are
very handy for rig to amp to filter jumpers. Or buy the bulk RG400
(stranded center) or RG142 (solid center) TFE silver plated double braid
and make your own.
Grant KZ1W
On 5/2/2022 07:44, Ignacy Misztal wrote:
How important is cable quality to avoid leaks? Some cables have more
braiding and some less. Some have an aluminum foil and some don't. If a
cable checks well for loss and impedance, is it likely to be good enough?
So far, all detectable leaks at my station were due to loose connectors not
cables. But I am planning SO2R and then even low level leaks may be
noticeable.
Ignacy NO9E
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