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Re: [TowerTalk] 300' of line - - wondering about hardline, 9913, CATV RG

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] 300' of line - - wondering about hardline, 9913, CATV RG6 or RG11
From: Tom Osborne <w7why@frontier.com>
Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2016 09:10:04 -0700
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Hi Duane

You might check the local Goodwill or other places like that.  I just
picked up a complete roll of RG-6 for less than $10.It is the type that had
2 coax lines fastened together with a zip line on it.  There is a LOT of
coax on that roll,

Works fine on my dipoles and loops.  73
Tom W7WHY



On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 7:36 AM, dw <bw_dw@fastmail.fm> wrote:

> I'm thinking of stringing a 300' line to a remote wire antenna.
> If it were a tower installation, I would probably be wanting high
> quality hardline.
> But in this case, I'm doing a wire antenna experiment.
>
> Does anyone have recommendations on a selection for line that won't
> break the bank?
> I've heard that 9913 line is prone to water absorption and to stay away
> from it.
>
> Thanks,
> Duane
>
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