[Amps] RG6 Power Handling

[Steven Katz]

I use RG-400/U for this kind of stuff.  It's about .200" diameter, PTFE dielectric, stranded (silver plated copper) center conductor, braid (silver plated copper) outer conductor, reasonably flexible, takes extreme heat and no problem with legal limit power even at 10:1 VSWR.  Certainly available in cut lengths from The RF Connection and other sources.

-----Original Message-----
From: Amps [mailto:amps-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Manfred Mornhinweg
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 9:22 AM
To: amps at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [Amps] RG6 Power Handling

Hi all,

what 50Ω coax cable would be recommended for the internal wiring of a compact 160-10m legal limit amplifier? I'm looking for a cable thinner than RG-8, much more flexible, non-foam (to avoid de-centering in bends), and that can be purchased easily in small quantities. Of course, it must handle the power, even with a slightly elevated SWR, without overheating.

Suggestions are welcome!

Manfred


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