[TowerTalk] Coax Resiliency

[Jim Lux]

Install a connector on one end, hook up antenna analyzer, measure
VSWR/reflection coefficient at frequency of interest...
VSWR should be infinite (unless you just happen to have the "wrong"
length)... if the coax is lossy, the VSWR gets better

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Hatzakis, Jr" <mikehatzakis at yahoo.com>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 5:07 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Coax Resiliency


>
> Cut off 10 foot sections of LMR-400 Ultraflex after putting up tower.  I
left them outside for two weeks during which time there was a heavy rain.  I
want to use the peices to make 3-5 foot patch cords.  Should I use them or
will water have degraded them or is the length so short that it doesnt
matter?
>
> Michael  K3MH
>
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> Michael Hatzakis, Jr MD
> Physiatrist, Treating Individuals with Neuromuscular Disabilities
> Consultant, Information Technology Based Health Care Solutions
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