[Towertalk] Coax opinions
Robert Shohet
kq2m@mags.net
Wed, 7 Aug 2002 19:43:54 -0400
Hi Mike,
I have always used RG213 for phasing lines and to feed all the antennas at
my qth.
I frankly don't think that the extra cost for Belden or LMR is worth it. I
would
recommend that you contact Steve Davis at Davis RF for his high quailty
RG213 with the
non-contaminating jacket (suitable for direct burial).
Steve handled my extensive lightning claim last year and he and his
employees
did a great job at an excellent price. I am very happy with the cables that
I bought.
73
Bob KQ2M
> All this talk about coax and I find I am low on Belden 8267 or RG-213.
> That's what I have always used for phasing lines and short tower runs. I
> see the actual Belden price (from Newark) is about .90/ft as compared to
> generic RG-213 from R and L and Cable-Xperts that is about $.40/ft (not
> Belden). I know the Belden is Mil spec and the others aren't, but the
> composition and loss seem to be the same. What is the general feeling
about
> these other less expensive RG-213's? Is there any reason to stay with the
> Belden and pay the high dollars?
>
> Mike W9RE