[TowerTalk] Shelf/Service life of RG213?

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/25/01 6:29:59 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
bradrehm@texas.net writes:

> I remember one of Bill Orr's columns in CQ in which he reported that he'd
>  found a bunch of WWII-vintage RG-8 in his garage attic.  He sent it to a
>  friend who could evaluate it in his lab and was told it was about as good 
as
>  new.  Coax apparently lasts for years if it's kept out of sunlight and away
>  from moisture.

    According to Press the Wireman, N8UG, coax will deteriorate even if 
stored in a dark, dry basement. Apparently the chemical reactions take place 
regardless.
>  
>  You might try running some power through yours and measuring what goes in
>  and what goes out.  I'll bet it's just fine.
>  
    That's the only way to find out.

Cheers & Best Wishes to ALL!
Steve    K7LXC

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