[TowerTalk] Coax type selection

[Tommy]

Very Impressive!!

I received close to 10 replies to my question concerning LMR-400 and 9913
coax. The consensus was water ingress problems with 9913 that are not
encountered with LMR-400. These responses has convinced me to change my
mind, even about 9913EF, and go with an LMR 'type' coax.

I greatly appreciate everyone taking their time to share their experiences
with me!

73,

Tom - W4BQF

 


-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tommy
Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 1:33 PM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Coax type selection

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.

 

Comparing the specs of both, leads one to believe they are just about
equivalent, however, I must be missing something?

 

Thanks.

 

Tom - W4BQF

 

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