[CQ-Contest] Station Re-Build - Coax

[Ron Notarius W3WN]

Can you file a complaint with eBay and get your $$ back?  Sounds like the "RG400" is actually not-as-advertised.

73, ron w3wn

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Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 9:51 AM
To: Wayne Kline; charlie carroll; cq-contest at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Station Re-Build - Coax

I just bought 10 feet of RG-400U (supposedly Harbour Industries) through 
E-bay for $13.  Belatedly, I learned it was coming from China.  It's now 
here, but I don't think it is for real - it only has one shield, and is 
somewhat stiff.  At least the inner conductor isn't magnetic.There's no 
printing on the cable.

Buyer beware.


73, Pete N4ZR
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On 3/12/2019 11:35 PM, Wayne Kline wrote:
> I third  the sugjestion of the RG400   small enough for  all the switching   in a more then one radio setup.
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> The  tight bend radius the  small diameter make for a clean instlation that coupled with the double shielding   it’s a WIN WIN
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> Watch  Ebay or other surplus suppliers
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> Wayne W3EA
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> Keith:
> A couple very similar candidate cables are RG-400 and RG-303. RG-400 is
> double shielded while 303 is single.  They're good as interconnects
> because they have a small bend radius (about 1"). RG-400 uses
> multi-strands of copper for the center conductor; RG-300 uses copper
> clad steel.  Either will handle 1500 watts at HF.
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> 73 charlie, k1xx
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> On 3/12/2019 7:51 PM, Keith Dutson wrote:
>> My multi-two station, with third spotting station, is being rebuilt into new
>> digs.  I have a lot of 3-4 foot RG213 cables running between the amp, power
>> meter, tuner and switch.  I have heard there may be a smaller cable that has
>> very little loss, but handles 1500 watts.  I would appreciate any comments
>> on what is being used today.  Thanks.
>>
>> 73, Keith NM5G
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