[TowerTalk] 9913 Reliability

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/19/01 6:39:20 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
pwomble1@tampabay.rr.com writes:

> While I agree that 9913 is probably not the best choice out there...I
>  have to say that I had 2 runs of 9913 up for about 3 years.  When I
>  replaced it with hardline, I cut open the cable in a couple of places
>  and there was no water inside the cable.
>  
>  9913 is not bad cable...you just have to be extra careful sealing
>  connectors & making sure there are no nicks or cuts anywhere to let H2O
>  in.

    I would hazard a guess that most, if not all, 9913 moisture problems are 
due to poor weatherproofing. Check the TT archives at www.contesting.com for 
some good write-ups on the RIGHT way to do it.

Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
Tower Tech 

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