[TowerTalk] Measuring Coax Loss

[Jim Brown]

Todd asked:

> Tell me again how I can productively use the more precise information [0.6
> versus 0.62 dB loss in 208 feet at 3 MHz.] in constructing my antenna feed
> line system.

That's my point. If you're measuring a long piece of cable at a hamfest, the 
MFJ is plenty good enough. If you're measuring a 10 ft piece of cable but 
want to know how it would work on a very long run, especially at low 
frequencies, you need the greater precision of the HP setup. 

73,

Jim K9YC