[TowerTalk] Cable suggestions

M K Miller qcs0041@lexcominc.net
Thu, 07 Jun 2001 17:36:02 -0400


Kevin,

I have had excellent results with Bury-Flex ( Davis RF ) cable for HF antenna runs up to
300+ feet.  It costs less than LMR and loss figures are quite acceptable for HF use.
It is available from several suppliers.

73,
Kent -K4MK

Kevin Hemsley wrote:

> I have a 150' - 175' cable run for HF antennas.  I am looking at either
> LMR-400 or LMR-600 cable.  Does anyone have any recommendations for a good
> value, low loss cable?
>
> Thanks,
>                 Kevin
> ----------------------------------
> Kevin Hemsley
> Systems Engineer
> Microserv Computer Technologies, Inc.
> kev@ida.net
> KB7TYA
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