[TowerTalk] Re: Feedlines

[Mike Warnock]

I've found the days of "free" leftovers of the 75 ohm cable are non existent
in Phoenix valley.  Most installers have been solicited so often here that
they (the installers) know they have a marketable leftover and don't just
give it away.  Hit 'em before they get catch on.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Levin" <djl at andlev.com>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 10:14 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Re: Feedlines


> I consider BuryFlex (tm) to be the best 'low loss'
> cable in the RG-8 class.  It is ~$.59/ft. the last
> time I looked.
>
> That said, nothing can beat 75 ohm CATV hardline.
> It is extremely low loss, and free if you can
> find a cable system nearby that is doing work.
> You can build connectors using common brass
> plumbing fittings for cheap.
>
> GL es 73,
>
>                   ***dan, K6IF
>
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