>
> Are either of the following considered "direct burial" cables?
>
> 1. Andrew Heliax LDF4-50A
> 2. Times LMR Coax LMR600
>
> The distributor catalogs I have do not specifically say, leading me to
> believe they are NOT rated for that service. If that's the case, guess it's
> time to determine which will do more damage... direct burial or the
> lawnmower.
Larry,
Typically a true direct burial will have built into the jacket some
sort of flooding compound that allows the jacket to repair itself if
something goes through it. Most manufacturers will be proud enough
to say this either in the catalog or on the cable.
73
Jeff Embry, WI2T
The R. F. Connection
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