[CQ-Contest] Station Re-Build - Coax

[N4ZR]

Oops.  I did some more dissecting on the cable, and I'm wrong about the 
shielding. That leaves only the absence of printing - this is advertised 
as Harbour Industries RG-400 - and its stiffness.  This stuff is quite 
hard to bend in even an 8" coil.  Can anyone who has used real RG-400 
confirm whether it feels supple and flexible to the touch?  I have one 
jumper in my station that looks like the same stuff, but which is very 
supple.  I bought it at Dayton a few years aho, already connectorized. I 
can believe a 1" minimum bend radius with it, but not with the stuff 
from China.

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 3/13/2019 9:51 AM, N4ZR wrote:
>
> 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.
>>
>> The  tight bend radius the  small diameter make for a clean instlation that coupled with the double shielding   it’s a WIN WIN
>>
>> Watch  Ebay or other surplus suppliers
>>
>>
>>
>> Wayne W3EA
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>> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Station Re-Build - Coax
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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.
>>
>> 73 charlie, k1xx
>>
>> 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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