[TowerTalk] Best Coax

[K7GCO@aol.com]

In a message dated 11.04.00 03:12:47 Pacific Daylight Time, i4jmy@iol.it 
writes:

<< 
 For such length, the most reasonable to do is to invest in a very good 
 cable and do not accept any compromises with cables.
 Especially 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 aluminum catching wind 
 and icing.   
 
 73,
 Mauri I4JMY >>

What you say is certainly correct. I've used home made open wire line for 
over 60 years and the proper tuners for the least loss, cost, easy to repair, 
doesn't need a balun, the very low loss never changes (I use insulated wire) 
and I never have to replace it even after 60 years.  It's making a comeback.  
k7gco

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