[TowerTalk] 9913 coax

[K8RI on TowerTalk]

> I'm trying some Commscope #3227 that was recommended to me as as
> substitute for LMR-400.  It's somewhat stiff, but is light and standard
> connectors are easy to install.

I use standard PL259s on LMR-400 with no problem.  The "Extra Flex" with the 
stranded inner connector does require a bit of trimming. (Remove two 
opposing strands)

When I purchased two spools of LMR 400 it was considerable cheaper than 
9913. It see they are now very close in price. Current price on LMR-400 is 
69 cents a foot, while 9913 is about the same. Prices do vary between 
suppliers.

Currently the Comscope equivelant is listed at 39 cents per foot in 1000 
foot rolls.
I do use Comscope flooded RG-6 for all my satellite TV as well as off the 
air TV system. I use the waterproof crip on connectors for that.

Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member)
N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2
www.rogerhalstead.com (Use return address from home page)

> This stuff is inexpensive (compared to
> 9913 or LMR-400) and can be found readily on EBay.  So far, I can find
> no problems with it.  I have 2 runs up my tower - one for my tribander,
> and one for 6 meters.  Your results may vary.
> 73's
> Larry W4LK
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