> I'm getting ready to install my rotor and coax and would like to get some
> thoughts on the best way to do the coax loop for the rotor. Typically, I
> would leave about a 5' sagging loop to the side of the mast/tower and
> leave it at that. In reading K7NV's tower tips, he suggests wrapping the
> coax around the mast a couple of times in 8" or larger diameter to serve
> as the "loop", stating that this method puts less strain on the coax as
> the rotor turns. I haven't had any experience with this method. Any
> thoughts on this? Which is better? Thanks.
>
> Jon N7XW
I'm interested in this also. I'd like to use 1/2" Heliax (LDF4-50A) with a
2 or 3 turn loop. This coax run is for my 2M weak signal antenna and I'd
like to minimize the number of connectors. Does anyone have any experience
using hardline this way?
73,
Clay W7CE
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