Topband: RG-6 Coax again

[R. David Eagle]

I second that!  I have been using the standard rg-6 ~$45/1000 ft box.  I have run over 1kw on 40, 80, and 160 with no problems what so ever.
 
I have been using the snap n seal style f connectors with the rg-6 - pl-259 adapters....no prob's
 
it's a cheap alternative that has always worked for me.
 
Dave
KB8NNU
 
 


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>From: John K9UWA <john at johnjeanantiqueradio.com>
>To: topband at contesting.com
>Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 10:47 AM
>Subject: Re: Topband: RG-6 Coax again
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>That would have been me Dave. I have been using Garden Variety RG6
>on my 160 array for well over 20 years. I tested a single run of it with a pair 
>of heathkit dummy loads. Test piece of cable was 10 feet long with F 
>connectors to F-UHF adapters. Brick on the KEY on the Amp until the 
>Dummy loads started to smoke. Amp off and grabbed the coax. No heating 
>observed in the coax or the F connectors.
>
>John k9uwa
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>> I think I saw someone talk about using RG-6 75 ohm coax at a full KW 
>> and F connectors on 160, but I cannot remember if it was on this 
>> reflector. I have some "high Quality" RG-6 cable with the "right" vp, 
>> but before trying this I would like to hear from someone who has 
>> successfully done this already.
>> 
>> Dave, W5UN
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