[TowerTalk] Coax for crank up towers

[Perry - K4PWO]

http://www.hyperlinktech.com/web/600-series_coax_cable_ca-600.php
Generic LMR-600 - $900/1000' or $1.35/foot
No connection, just a satisfied customer...

73 de Perry - K4PWO

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roger (K8RI)" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk at tm.net>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 4:06 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Coax for crank up towers


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>>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
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> 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.
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>> using a separate 6M rig you would want a separate coax to the antenna so
>> you can monitor 6m for band opening.
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> If using seperate rigs that would be nice.
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>> 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.
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> LRM-600 UF is good particularly for longer runs even at $2.00 a foot it's
> not bad.
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> Roger (K8RI)
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>> Julio, W4HY
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>> -----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
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>> 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.
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>> Thanks
>> Brad, N3NRN
>> Red Lion, PA
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