[TowerTalk] Bumps in coax

[K7LXC at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/26/2009 10:48:06 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
towertalk-request at contesting.com writes:


>  During my regular inspection of my coaxial cables, I  noticed 2 or 3 
hard 
bumps along the length of the cable.  These bumps  or pimples, do not break 
through the outer jacket, but look as if they are  on the verge of doing so.
These bumps, or whatever, are small, about 1/8th  inch or so.   Any idea 
what 
they are, or what causes  them?
 
        I'm not sure how those  bumps would appear in normal use. Assuming 
they were there when it was new,  they're manufacturing splices. You'll find 
them in some RG-8 coaxes but not in  RG-213 or other higher grade coax. 
 
Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
TOWER TECH