[Amps] RG6 Power Handling

[Jim W7RY]

I use RG-142 at 1500 watts RTTY on all bands.

And either RG-174 non Teflon; or RG316 Teflon for the input stuff. Either 
works just great. I like the Teflon stuff because it doesn't melt while 
soldering.
You have to be a bit careful with RG-174.

73
Jim W7RY



-----Original Message----- 
From: Larry Benko
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 10:53 AM
To: amps at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [Amps] RG6 Power Handling

Hmmmmm!  Re-reading the original post I made an assumption that may or
may not be correct.  I assumed the coax was to be used at the output
side where it would be subject to the full amplifier power. If that is
the case, then RG-142 or RG-400 would be about the only choices for
small diameter high power coax.

However on the input side of the amp RG-142 would be a poor choice for
reasons of flexibility and cost.  For low power RG-174 (PE) (200W avg. @
30MHz) or RG-316 (Teflon) (1.1kW avg @ 30MHz) would be better.  Last
time I checked, RG-178 was more expensive than RG-316 even though it is
smaller.  I can't find power ratings for RG-178 but would guess it would
easily handle a couple hundred watts average since it is the same
construction as RG-316.

73,
Larry, W0QE


On 6/19/2014 11:34 AM, Carl wrote:
> Not very flexible.
>
> Low power circuits can use RG-174 or 178.
>
> Carl
> KM1H
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Benko" <xxw0qe at comcast.net>
> To: <amps at contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 12:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [Amps] RG6 Power Handling
>
>
>> RG-142 (50 ohm)
>>
>> Same size as RG-58 and rated at 30MHz 1:1 SWR of 3.1KW average power
>>
>> Larry, W0QE
>>
>> On 6/19/2014 10:22 AM, Manfred Mornhinweg wrote:
>>> 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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