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Re: [Amps] RG6 Power Handling

To: "Larry Benko" <xxw0qe@comcast.net>, <amps@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [Amps] RG6 Power Handling
From: "Carl" <km1h@jeremy.mv.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 16:28:20 -0400
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Benko" <xxw0qe@comcast.net>
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Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 1:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] RG6 Power Handling


Hmmmmm! Re-reading the original post I made an assumption that may or may not be correct. I assumed the coax was to be used at the output side where it would be subject to the full amplifier power. If that is the case, then RG-142 or RG-400 would be about the only choices for small diameter high power coax.

However on the input side of the amp RG-142 would be a poor choice for reasons of flexibility and cost.

** It has been used for decades by many commercial and homebrew amps.

For low power RG-174 (PE) (200W avg. @
30MHz) or RG-316 (Teflon) (1.1kW avg @ 30MHz) would be better. Last time I checked, RG-178 was more expensive than RG-316 even though it is smaller. I can't find power ratings for RG-178 but would guess it would easily handle a couple hundred watts average since it is the same construction as RG-316.

** The OP was asking about a HB amp. Surplus RG-178 is more common than RG-174 at hamfests and electronics surplus shops. For short runs RG-179 is often just as easy to find.

Carl
KM1H



73,
Larry, W0QE


On 6/19/2014 11:34 AM, Carl wrote:
Not very flexible.

Low power circuits can use RG-174 or 178.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Benko" <xxw0qe@comcast.net>
To: <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 12:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] RG6 Power Handling


RG-142 (50 ohm)

Same size as RG-58 and rated at 30MHz 1:1 SWR of 3.1KW average power

Larry, W0QE

On 6/19/2014 10:22 AM, Manfred Mornhinweg wrote:
Hi all,

what 50Ω coax cable would be recommended for the internal wiring of a compact 160-10m legal limit amplifier? I'm looking for a cable thinner than RG-8, much more flexible, non-foam (to avoid de-centering in bends), and that can be purchased easily in small quantities. Of course, it must handle the power, even with a slightly elevated SWR, without overheating.

Suggestions are welcome!

Manfred


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