I think RG-213 has its place for rover installations.
In the cases where fatigue breaks the coax, one must
look at compromises. RG-213 is a compromise. But, if
you were finding it necessary to repair coax on every
trip, wouldn't it be prudent to consider such a
compromise?
K7CW
--- jcplatt1@mmm.com wrote:
> For my rover I use LMR-400 for 2m through 3456.
> Each run is about 12' or
> so. This is one of the advantages that a rover
> has, short feedlines.
> LMR-400 is wonderful stuff - excellent performance,
> moderately flexible
> with big loops where needed, rugged, the
> N-connectors are a breeze to
> install, and not too expensive. I would not
> recommend the ultra-flex
> .... not needed for a rover. Going to anything
> larger has little, or no,
> performance advantage, but is more difficult and
> costly to install.
> LMR-400 ... good stuff. Been using it for multiple
> years (for roving) and
> have not had a failure with it. I would not
> hesitate to use RG-213 for 6m
> through perhaps 432 given the short runs either.
>
> 73, Jon
> W0ZQ/R
>
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