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Re: [TowerTalk] RG213 coax source?

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] RG213 coax source?
From: Steve Maki <lists@oakcom.org>
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:23:35 -0500
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Point taken about the OP's subject line.

However at this point in time it's hard to come up with a reason for sticking with RG213, except for rotator loops perhaps, since LMR400 is a superior cable. Even for soldering to the braid, which is tinned copper.

-Steve K8LX

On 1/31/2018 9:07 AM, Rob Atkinson wrote:
The man asked about RG213.  He didn't ask about foam coax, heliax etc.

When sourcing genuine RG213 you should pay attention to the
specifications regarding the center, shield, dielectric and jacket.
The dielectric is important to get the RG213 breakdown voltage and
bending radius.  RG213 is also great for soldering--other unbalanced
lines such as the foam with a foil shield are much harder to work with
when installing connectors.

The jacket is important because true RG213 will have a jacket that
will hold up.  Belden is a good brand.  You get what you pay for.
You can get any kind of electrical tape or you can get 3M type 33.
Same wisdom applies with coax.

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