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[TowerTalk] Low Loss Coax

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Low Loss Coax
From: wa9als@starband.net (WA9ALS - John)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2002 22:11:42 -0500
DITTO!
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Hall" <nwtncc@iswt.com>
To: "Julio" <jperalta@tampabay.rr.com>; <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 7:07 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Low Loss Coax


>
> Hi Julio:
>
> I used LMR-600 for my long runs that are relatively straight and BuryFlex
> (9914) up the tower and close to the radios.  Works like a champ !
>
> Jamie
> WB4YDL
>
>
> > From: "Julio" <jperalta@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
> > Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2002 18:41:04 -0500
> > To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
> > Subject: [TowerTalk] Low Loss Coax
> >
> >
> > I just re-installed my 89' crank-up tower after being off the air for
about
> > 6 years. I would like to ask the group what should I consider for low
loss
> > coax. Taking into consideration the problems with raising and lowering
the
> > tower and of course the rotor loop.
> >
> > My plan is to install 2 HF antennas and 3 V-UHF antennas on the tower.
> > Unfortunately  the tower had to be installed 250 feet from the radio
room so
> > I'm very concerned with loss due to long coax runs, especially on the
higher
> > bands.
> >
> > I would appreciate any advice.
> >
> > Thanks & 73's Julio, WB4OOJ
> >
> >
> >
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