[TowerTalk] Best Coax

[i4jmy@iol.it]

For such lenght, the most reasonable to do is to invest in a very good 
cable and do not accept any compromises with cables.
Expecially above 10 Mhz, what you gain using a 7/8" (or even 1/2") in 
term of reduced losses (compared to standard used amateur cables) is 
still more than what you could gain doubling the antenna gain and using 
a standard coax.
Since cables are more easily checked for losses (more trustable datas) 
while the antenna gain is almost a commercial parameter, to assure a 
gain with a good cable is easier and safer, and the meanwhile you 
finally save money spending it, you have less aluminium catching wind 
and icing.   

73,
Mauri I4JMY


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> From    : owner-towertalk@contesting.com
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> Date    : Mon, 10 Apr 2000 21:48:33 -0700 (PDT)
> Subject : [TowerTalk] Best Coax
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> 
> Hello Anybody:
> 
> I'm erecting a 90' tower and antenna system requiring
> 300ft of coax to connect to the shack.  I have
> antennas ranging from 10 to 80 meters on the same
> tower.  With these conditions I'm wanting to know
> which coax would be best for a reasonable expendure.  
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Paul, kj7rk@arrl.net
> 
> 
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