The type of coax depends a little on the distance from the shack to the top of
the tower.
Purists would probably say 9913 or 9914 or the equivalent.
I have had excellent results using RG8X for distances over 150-200 feet.
If you are buying in bulk (500 feet or 1000 feet), I would recommend you check
out Pasternak.com. The last couple
of times I ordered (1000 feet RG8X two months ago) the shipping was free and I
felt their price was very
reasonable.
Other places to order would be Cable-X, Wireman, HRO. I have not verified
lately, but the quality of the stuff at
Ratshack was not as good.
I am putting up a 3 element SteppIR also. Think I am about half through the
construction (Boom assembled, motor
boxes installed, about to start connecting all the control wires. I will have
a run of less than 100 feet and I will use
either the RG8X or 9914 (if I have a long enough piece; otherwise will use the
RG8X). I would expect to not be able
to tell the difference (even on 6M)
73
Bruce
On 20 Sep 2006 at 13:41, Richard Whitekettle wrote:
> New back to radio after long absence and need advice on coax. I am putting
> a 3 element steppir on a 50 ft crank up and would like to know what coax to
> use where to buy it and about how much should it cost?
> Thanks
> Rich Whitekettle
> rich@pmarep.com
> Providence Marketing Associates
> ph:610-935-3300 fx:610-935-3387
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