Be careful with UHF connectors that are available for LMR 600. Most are
quite fragile to off axis force and easily break. Good ones (that I have
found) are quite expensive. N-type are less expensive and more rugged.
9-16 DIN are best but pricey and require adapters or connector changes
at existing equipment.
73, Roger (K8RI)
On 8/19/2017 Saturday 1:30 PM, Rudy Bakalov via TowerTalk wrote:
Chuck,
If you are asking about the LMR600/400 from Jefa Tech, it comes on a reel. 400
comes in 500 and 1000' reels, while 600 is only 500' due to the thickness of
the cable.
Note that LMR600 requires special PL259 connectors that can accommodate the
thickness of the cable.
Rudy N2WQ
Sent using a tiny keyboard. Please excuse brevity, typos, or inappropriate
autocorrect.
On Aug 19, 2017, at 1:18 PM, Chuck Dietz <w5prchuck@gmail.com> wrote:
How does one deal with a 1000 ft roll of
Hardline? Is there some sort of holder?
Chuck W5PR
On Sat, Aug 19, 2017 at 10:50 AM Joe Giacobello, K2XX via TowerTalk <
towertalk@contesting.com> wrote:
Bill, echoes my experiences exactly except, since they ship from eastern
VA, my cost was a little lower.
73, Joe
K2XX
Bill via TowerTalk <mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>
Saturday, August 19, 2017 1:05 AM
I heartily recommend Jefa Tech coax. If put side by side with
Times/Belden LMR-400 you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Less
than half the price of brand name stuff, and I've used it exclusively
on four different stations. No cracking of the jacket or any other
issue, physically or electrically. I bought a 1000 foot roll about two
years ago and the price including shipping to FL was less than $450.
They also have 500 foot rolls available. A+ satisfaction with the
product and customer service.
Bill KH7XS/K4XS
Message: 2
Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2017 18:16:30 +0000 (UTC)
From: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
To: "towertalk@contesting.com" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] Coax Cable choices
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It's been a while (maybe 10 years) since I have purchased coax. I have
purchased RG-213, LM-400, and RG-8x in the past. For a new station
build, I am interested in acquiring some RG-8 (generic size) coax. I
see that DX Engineering has a new 400MAX coax offering, which is
described attractively on their website. RG-8 size coax will probably
be used for short runs (antennas to stackmatching boxes) and also for
some long runs (shack to antenna, maybe 200 foot runs).
The station will be on a Caribbean island. Dilligent attempts will be
made to seal connections very well. I believe coax runs will be
above-ground. Some antennas will rotate.
I realize this question may be too generic, but what might folks here
on Towertalk recommend for these applications?
Thanks and 73,
Rich, N6KT
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