In a message dated 11/30/02 8:19:35 PM Pacific Standard Time,
frenaye@direcway.com writes:
> I've seen lots of printed references to the fact that coax losses increase
> over time but have never seen any "hard" data. Are there any real studies
> of coax deterioration? Makes sense that it would deteriorate more
quickly
> outside, in the sun, or buried, than inside, for example.
>
> I assume that the primary cause of deterioration is the dielectric
material,
> correct? How does CATV hardline compare to something like RG-8 foam, for
> example?
>
According to Press the Wireman, coax deteriorates even when stored in the
dark in the basement. Whether it deteriorates more quickly outdoors I guess
is the question.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
TOWER TECH
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