[TowerTalk] Coax for crank up towers

[Roger (K8RI)]

>I don't like using a switch and one piece of coax when using a low band
> antenna and a 6M antenna. You take the chance of transmitting into the
> wrong antenna if you are using one rig with both bands in it. If you're

That really shouldn't be an issue. We run that chance every time we switch 
bands into an amp, or selecting coax from an antenna tuner.

> using a separate 6M rig you would want a separate coax to the antenna so
> you can monitor 6m for band opening.

If using seperate rigs that would be nice.

>
> LMR 400 is a good choice, so are just about any of the other low loss
> cables sold by The Wireman, RodioWorks and Davis co.

LRM-600 UF is good particularly for longer runs even at $2.00 a foot it's 
not bad.

Roger (K8RI)
>
> Julio, W4HY
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Brad L. Tracey
> Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 2:29 PM
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Coax for crank up towers
>
> I'm put up a HDX-555 and wondering what coax other crank up towers
> owners are using for HF & 6 meters? Is any one just using a single coax
> and switch? Good or Bad? Is anyone using the LMR 400 UF? Any input would
> be great.
>
> Thanks
> Brad, N3NRN
> Red Lion, PA
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