[TowerTalk] Solid center conductor LMR400 for crankup tower?

W0MU Mike Fatchett w0mu at w0mu.com
Wed Oct 26 19:11:44 PDT 2011


I don't think using a solid conductor on crank up is a good idea.  I 
don't believe the cable was designed for those types of applications.

Mike W0MU

J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW
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On 10/26/2011 7:58 PM, krishna kanakasapapathi wrote:
> Howdie folks,
>    I am installing the DB18 on a 75ft crankup. Have a roll of LMR400, the
> solid center conductor type.
>    I thought i might just ask before i cut the cable from the roll. Any
> possible issues with
>     using the LMR400 on a crankup?
>
>    I have arms mounted on each of the 3 sections to keep the cables away
> from the telescoping sections.
>
> 73s
> krish
> w4vku
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