[TowerTalk] AllRFCables

[Eric Dobrowansky K2WD]

I've purchased and used a considerable amount of AllRFCables (Shireen) RFC400 cable. Over 10k feet so far.   In fact, I have almost 2000ft in service at the moment at my own qth. Ten runs from the shack to the tower, six runs up the tower, and a few to the wire antennas. I am very happy with it.  It is as good as Times LMR400. I am even using it in a loop (for the rotor) at the top of the tower, and no issues so far. The other hams I have delivered it to are also happy with it. 



It is hard, if not impossible, to beat for the price.  I am close enough where I have been able to pick up my bulk purchases a few times, which saved a lot on shipping. The owner and his staff have been very nice to deal with. 



I would not hesitate to try it. But see for yourself - call them and they will be more than happy to send you  a 1ft sample of their 400 and 600 series cables. 



Eric 

K2CB 








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Message: 8 
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:04:49 -0500 
From: Steve Maki <lists at oakcom.org> 
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] AllRFCables.com? 
To: towertalk <towertalk at contesting.com> 
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It's probably Shireen RFC600. Shireen claims their cables are made in 
USA. I've used a few reels of their RFC400 and the quality seems 
equivalent to LMR. 

-Steve K8LX 

On 1/16/2011 10:13 PM, Roger wrote: 
> On 1/16/2011 8:36 PM, Alan NV8A wrote: 
>> Anyone bought from AllRFCables.com? They are advertising "similar to 
>> LMR600" cable marked "RFC600" for what seems like a good price -- if 
>> it's good quality. 
>> 
> At 95 cents per foot or 78 cents per foot in 500 foot lots the price is 
> good with LMR-600 now running about $1.40 to $1.50 a foot. YMMV 
> depending on vendors. 
> 
> HOWEVER it's the "equivalent" statement that should add a note of 
> caution.  The stuff may be every bit as good as LMR-600 and it may not. 
> IT may stand up as well, better, or no where near a long as Times Wire 
> LMR cables.  Untill some one knowledgeable tests it out and it's been 
> used widely (or it's made to spec by a known manufacturer) the quality 
> remains a question. 
> 
> To me the LMR cables are great.  The LMR - UF cables are not.  I've had 
> good luck with the former and very poor with the latter.  Not only did I 
> have jackets split, I had them develop pin holes in areas that were not 
> subjected to any abrading or external contact.  The jackets in question 
> were just coming down the side of a mast exposed to the elements. 
> 
> Possibly some one on here is familiar with that cable and who makes it. 
> 
> 73 
> 
> Roger (K8RI) 
>> 73 
>> 
>> Alan NV8A 



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Message: 8 
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:04:49 -0500 
From: Steve Maki <lists at oakcom.org> 
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] AllRFCables.com? 
To: towertalk <towertalk at contesting.com> 
Message-ID: <4D344C81.5050301 at oakcom.org> 
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed 

It's probably Shireen RFC600. Shireen claims their cables are made in 
USA. I've used a few reels of their RFC400 and the quality seems 
equivalent to LMR. 

-Steve K8LX 

On 1/16/2011 10:13 PM, Roger wrote: 
> On 1/16/2011 8:36 PM, Alan NV8A wrote: 
>> Anyone bought from AllRFCables.com? They are advertising "similar to 
>> LMR600" cable marked "RFC600" for what seems like a good price -- if 
>> it's good quality. 
>> 
> At 95 cents per foot or 78 cents per foot in 500 foot lots the price is 
> good with LMR-600 now running about $1.40 to $1.50 a foot. YMMV 
> depending on vendors. 
> 
> HOWEVER it's the "equivalent" statement that should add a note of 
> caution.  The stuff may be every bit as good as LMR-600 and it may not. 
> IT may stand up as well, better, or no where near a long as Times Wire 
> LMR cables.  Untill some one knowledgeable tests it out and it's been 
> used widely (or it's made to spec by a known manufacturer) the quality 
> remains a question. 
> 
> To me the LMR cables are great.  The LMR - UF cables are not.  I've had 
> good luck with the former and very poor with the latter.  Not only did I 
> have jackets split, I had them develop pin holes in areas that were not 
> subjected to any abrading or external contact.  The jackets in question 
> were just coming down the side of a mast exposed to the elements. 
> 
> Possibly some one on here is familiar with that cable and who makes it. 
> 
> 73 
> 
> Roger (K8RI) 
>> 73 
>> 
>> Alan NV8A