Same experience here. Replaced with Andrew LDF4-50, plus Andrew SuperFlex
at each end for antenna and wall bulkhead at shack. All connections
waterproofed with reversed tape (sticky side out), silicone tape, then final
tape.
73, Keith NM5G
-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Mike
Ryan
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 7:53 AM
Cc: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] coax advice
Not sure what others have experienced while using LMR-600 but I was just on
my tower this weekend (in some insane heat) removing two runs of LMR-600.
This was the FLEXIBLE version that does not have the PE jacket. On my cable,
the jacket had begun falling off, especially in areas where it got wet or
damp regularly, and actually closer to the ground than in the air. But I
also have found that some other locals here had done the same
thing..disposing of this cable due to the same problem. This was
Times-Microwave brand and not another brand. It was about 8 years old...your
results may differ. - Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Rudy
Bakalov via TowerTalk
Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2017 1:31 PM
To: Chuck Dietz
Cc: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] coax advice
Chuck,
If you are asking about the LMR600/400 from Jefa Tech, it comes on a reel.
400 comes in 500 and 1000' reels, while 600 is only 500' due to the
thickness of the cable.
Note that LMR600 requires special PL259 connectors that can accommodate the
thickness of the cable.
Rudy N2WQ
Sent using a tiny keyboard. Please excuse brevity, typos, or inappropriate
autocorrect.
> On Aug 19, 2017, at 1:18 PM, Chuck Dietz <w5prchuck@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> How does one deal with a 1000 ft roll of Hardline? Is there some sort
> of holder?
> Chuck W5PR
>
> On Sat, Aug 19, 2017 at 10:50 AM Joe Giacobello, K2XX via TowerTalk <
> towertalk@contesting.com> wrote:
>
>> Bill, echoes my experiences exactly except, since they ship from
>> eastern VA, my cost was a little lower.
>>
>> 73, Joe
>> K2XX
>>
>>> Bill via TowerTalk <mailto:towertalk@contesting.com> Saturday,
>>> August 19, 2017 1:05 AM I heartily recommend Jefa Tech coax. If put
>>> side by side with Times/Belden LMR-400 you wouldn't be able to tell
>>> the difference. Less than half the price of brand name stuff, and
>>> I've used it exclusively on four different stations. No cracking of
>>> the jacket or any other issue, physically or electrically. I bought
>>> a 1000 foot roll about two years ago and the price including
>>> shipping to FL was less than $450.
>>> They also have 500 foot rolls available. A+ satisfaction with the
>>> product and customer service.
>>>
>>> Bill KH7XS/K4XS
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Message: 2
>>> Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2017 18:16:30 +0000 (UTC)
>>> From: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
>>> To: "towertalk@contesting.com" <towertalk@contesting.com>
>>> Subject: [TowerTalk] Coax Cable choices
>>> Message-ID: <1267834615.551154.1503080190011@mail.yahoo.com>
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>>>
>>> It's been a while (maybe 10 years) since I have purchased coax. I
>>> have purchased RG-213, LM-400, and RG-8x in the past. For a new
>>> station build, I am interested in acquiring some RG-8 (generic size)
>>> coax. I see that DX Engineering has a new 400MAX coax offering,
>>> which is described attractively on their website. RG-8 size coax
>>> will probably be used for short runs (antennas to stackmatching
>>> boxes) and also for some long runs (shack to antenna, maybe 200 foot
runs).
>>>
>>> The station will be on a Caribbean island. Dilligent attempts will
>>> be made to seal connections very well. I believe coax runs will be
>>> above-ground. Some antennas will rotate.
>>>
>>> I realize this question may be too generic, but what might folks
>>> here on Towertalk recommend for these applications?
>>> Thanks and 73,
>>> Rich, N6KT
>>>
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