Topband: CABLE AND CONNECTORS

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Times LMR-400 is an RG-213 equivilent.  PL-259's can be put on both and will 
need to be properly done.  (no folding back the braid and screwing them 
on..not wild about the new fangled crimping device either)  Silver plated 
connecters are much easier to install when it comes to soldering the braid 
properly.

Times also makes a direct burial version of the LMR-400 ending with a "DB" 
designation.  It has a flooded braid that will inhibit moisture intrusion 
should the jacket be nicked.  Not really much harder to put connectors on 
either.  Clean the stripped braided end with some good electronic cleaner or 
alcohol and it should be good to go.

Cecil
K5DL
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill and Liz McHugh" <magoo at isp.ca>
To: <topband at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 10:06 AM
Subject: Topband: CABLE AND CONNECTORS


> It goes without saying that if one chooses to use cheap imported cable 
> which has not been scoped then all bets are off.  My earlier comments 
> regarding RG-213 and RG-6 were based on the assumption that one would 
> choose a reputable brand of cable (for which one pays a premium).
>
> Bill VE3NH
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