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From: W8JI@contesting.com (Tom Rauch)
Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 20:10:28 -0400
> I've used, and like to use, stuff like RG217, RG17, RG18, etc. 
> Reason: Very available as new mil surplus, handles lots of power, even
> mismatched; solid dielectric will withstand tons of abuse including
> driving cars and trucks over it, and it lasts a very, very, very long
> time.  Drawback is weight, which is a lot!  I think RG17/RG18 is about
> a pound a foot, so 300' weighs a lot

Where can I get connectors for RG-17?? 

I'd like to get into a 7/8th inch EIA flange from the RG-17.

I have 800 feet of brand new cable, but need to get into a EIA flange 
or some other standard connector somehow.

73, Tom W8JI
W8JI@contesting.com 


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