[TowerTalk] RG6 Transmitting Coax

[jeremy-ca]

I had VSWR developed flashover when using RG6 at 1200W. The 80M dipole was 
cut for CW and it just didnt like operating up at 3.9. I used CATV quad 
shield with F connectors and the arcing wasnt at that point. It blew the 
sides of the cable out about 20' down!
I then went with CATV RG-11 and in over 25 years Ive never had problems with 
that style cable or F connectors; invested in a commercial crimper with 3 
dies. My complete station from 1.8 to 432 is 75 Ohms; lots of hardline up to 
1". I use the RG6 for Beverages.

Carl
KM1H




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Brown" <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com>
To: "Tower Talk List" <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 10:33 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] RG6 Transmitting Coax


> I'm looking for some RG6 to feed some 160/80/40 dipoles that are high
> enough to be much closer to 75 ohms than 50 ohms. I'll be running
> legal power. I'm having a hard time finding an RG6 with an outdoor
> (UV resistant) jacket and copper braid. Any suggestions?
>
> Jim K9YC
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