[TowerTalk] Source for RG6 Coax

[Michael Tope]

Thanks to all who replied to my query about RG-6. I was able
to find a suitable supplier and get an order placed. Next time
I will start my search sooner so that I have time to chase the 
free stuff from the local cable guy as several suggested :)

73 de Mike, W4EF.....................................................


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Tope" <W4EF at dellroy.com>

> I am looking for a good source for RG-6 for an upcoming
> RX antenna project. I need quick turnaround (stocking 
> supplier) and a good price (I need 1000 feet). My preference 
> would be single shield (95% copper braid) as the diameter of 
> this stuff is small enough that my .250" I.D. type 31 ferrite 
> beads (I have a whole box of them) will slip right over the
> outside of this stuff (the multi-shield stuff is too big), but
> I am thinking that the copper shield stuff is probably more
> expensive than the multi-shield aluminum braid over foil
> style stuff (I can put the #31 beads on short RG-59 pigtails
> if it turns the multi-shield stuff is significantly cheaper). Any 
> idea what a good quantity price is for each type of RG-6?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Mike, W4EF.........................................