[Fourlanders] 1/2" hardline

[Tom & Martha]

   Ron,

 Thanks for the info...that helps.

 The reason I asked was that this stuff can be purchased, new, from The 
Wireman for 1/2 of the cost ($1.20/ft) compared to Andrews ($2.50 quoted 
today) new. According to The Wireman, the specifications for 1/2" seem to be 
very close, up to about 1 gig, then Andrews looks better. I'm aware that 
Andrews can be had at about $1/ft new "when you can find it", but I've been 
looking since Shelby and have had 3 strike-outs so I'm just going to bite 
the bullet and go with Sucofeed, especially after your comment about 
Huber-Suhner's reputation. My 2 mtr station has been sitting through the 
last  4 or 5 openings now, for lack of a transmission line, and I'm starting 
to get grumpy :0)

 The station only requires a run of 70' and the loss on Sucofeed is supposed 
to be .9db per 100' at 400mhz so I feel pretty comfortable using it since I 
don't intend to be QRO above 70 cm.

 From my discussion with The Wireman people, I think I can use the same 
connectors from Super-flex, which I happen to have. If they don't fit as is, 
I'll turn them out on my lathe.

 Thanks Ron

 73
Tom
wb3jhp



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rogers, Ron" <RR124640 at ncr.com>
Subject: RE: [Fourlanders] 1/2" hardline


Not really, but I do know it is made by Huber-Suhner, which is a reputable 
name.

However, most of us "professionals" prefer Andrew cable and connectors due 
to the availability and cost effective pricing on the cable itself and the 
matching connectors. Not sure if Sucofeed and Andrew feedline can use each 
other's connectors.

Sometimes what can be saved on cable cost is offset by the price of "rare" 
or pricy connectors.

Ron
WW8RR

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 Hello to all,

 I just heard about 50 ohm 1/2" hardline called "Sucofeed" which is sold by
The Wireman. Does anyone have any experience with this product?


 Tom Warren
 wb3jhp
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