[TowerTalk] LMR 400 VS 9913?

[Scott Bullock]

While neither cable is as good as regular hardline, I pick the 9913 over
the lmr cable, it's been around longer, and is tried and true. Both cables
will have a problem with oxygen contamination into the center insulation as
they are not sealed, but i'd take 9913 for better longevity. I'm from the
old school. Cut apart a piece of 9913 or lmr 20 years from now, and then do
the same to a piece of hardline and you'll see what I mean.  That
discolored center insulation spells LOSS with a capital L.  I see this type
of thing in the commercial end every day.

Scott
KA1CLX


At 10:07 AM 7/13/98 -0400, you wrote:
>
>     All Right guys,
>     
>     What is the general consensus on 9913 vs LMR400? I have a 120 ft run
>     to my tower base. A 100 ft tower which will have a 3 tribander stack,
>     as well as a cushcraft 2 ele 40. I also have several hundred feet of
>     7/8 black jacket CATV line(75 ohm). I have heard the connectors have
>     more loss than it's worth for the hardline. What are your 
>     recommendations. I already have the 9913 and the LMR400!
>     
>     
>     73 and Thanks
>     
>     Bill N4ZI Atoka, TN
>
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