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Subject: [TowerTalk] Coax Type
From: dick.green@valley.net ("Dick Green".)
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 11:01:47 -0400
I would suggest Time Microwave LMR400UF, available from Texas Towers. It has
slightly better loss characteristics than 9913, but without the water
contamination problems. Much better loss figures than RG/213.

73, Dick, WC1M

-----Original Message-----
From: Susan & Roger Huntley . <huntleyr@gte.net>
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Date: Friday, October 24, 1997 10:33 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Coax Type


>I am installing two antennnas (402CD and an A4)  in two different trees
>that are about 50 feet apart and 250 feet from the shack.  Total length to
>each of the antennas will be 300 and 350 feet.  My questions are
>
>1.  What type of coax should I use?  Is 350 feet to far for RG213 or RG8?
>
>2.  If I use a switch box any suggestions on a manufacturer?
>
>Thanks in advance
>
>Roger Huntley, W7VV
>Seattle, Washington
>
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