[TowerTalk] RG11 Cable

[Tom Haavisto]

http://www.k1ttt.net/technote/matching.html

Shows how to match 50 to 75 ohm cable

Tom - VE3CX



On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 2:16 PM, Carol Richards <n2mm at comcast.net> wrote:

> After searching for many years for a source of CATV cable, the Gods must
> have been shining on me today. The local cable company had run a 300ft piece
> of line temporarily until they founf the problem. I asked for the cable and
> not only did they give it to me, but promised more each time they were in
> the area. The cable is 1/2 inch RG-11, foam with a quad shield. I have
> several questions and I hope the readers out there can help....
>
> 1. Could I use the crimp type PL-259 with this cable?
> 2. What is the best source for crimp connectors and crimping tool?
> 3. Since the cable is 75 ohm and all of my antennas are 50 ohm, how do I
> match this cable (easily) . I run legal limit.
> 4. Are there commercial transformers that will handle the power readily
> available?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Carol
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