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Re: [Amps] RG6 question

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Subject: Re: [Amps] RG6 question
From: Jim Brown <jim@audiosystemsgroup.com>
Reply-to: jim@audiosystemsgroup.com
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 11:41:52 -0700
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On 6/17/2014 10:53 AM, Carl wrote:
Do any list RF power and voltage specs?

Some do, some don't. Like anything else, some mfrs publish better data sheets than others. For example, compare Fair-Rite's data sheets with any other mfr of ferrite parts.

Nearly all list the composition of the center conductor and the shield. Most commonly available RG6sare designed for CATV/MATV, with copper clad steel center, a thin Al foil shield, and maybe a thin braid. It doesn't take much more than common sense to figure out that a thin foil shield won't handle much power, and at MF and HF will be pretty lossy. There are others with a solid copper center and a more robust braid. Belden makes an RG6 with a double copper braid shield. I found a similar cable with Pasternak's name on it in a surplus house, and grabbed it at a very good price.

73, Jim K9YC
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