[Towertalk] re: Burying RG213 coax

[n4kg@juno.com]

On Thu, 18 Apr 2002  n8ug@juno.com writes:

> Ron, the claim that a legitimate RG213 is OK for direct burial is one 
> of the most common misconceptions in the business.
> 1. It is not so rated and never has been. It has a Class IIA
> (non-contaminating) jacket which is good for 10-15 years ABOVE 
> ground in sun , or most any environment except in the earth. 
> Many dealers in  the amateur community still spreads the direct 
> buriable myth, sad to  say.

What signs should one look for to determine 
if an RG213 cable has deteriorated ?  

In other words, how does one tell 
if an old cable needs to be replaced?

Tom  N4KG


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