[TowerTalk] Coax type selection

[Joe - WDØM]

Belden 9913 has had a history of water leaking into the interior through 
improperly installed connectors.  I've never experienced that, even when 
I lived in Alaska and used 9913 for all my gear with temps running -40 F 
and 125 mph winds.  I now have LMR400, and I'm happy with it.  Either 
one works, as long as you take care when installing the connectors.

73

Joe
WDØM (ex-WL7M)

Tommy wrote:
> Could someone please explain to me why LMR-400 seems to be preferred over
> Belden 9913 for coax feed line? They have about the same attenuation/100' at
> 28 MHz, 9913 has a non-contaminating jacket and 9913 cost a little less than
> LMR-400.
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> Comparing the specs of both, leads one to believe they are just about
> equivalent, however, I must be missing something?
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> Thanks.
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> Tom - W4BQF
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