[TowerTalk] Attaching "flex" cable to crank-up standoffs

[K8RI]

On 5/14/2013 8:09 AM, Marv Shelton wrote:
> So, what do you think is best? RG-213???
> I think getting 5 years out of low loss coax is acceptable. I can help force at least that interval of mainten ance on one's amtennas.
>

I purchased a 500 foot roll of Davis BuryFlex(TM)
Although not quite as quite flexible as the LMR Ultra Flex, it is still 
quite flexible and has a very rugged and slippery jacket.

I also have about 500 feet of LMR-600UF for UHF and VHF where I was 
willing to settle for the shorter life.  I also use regular LMR-600 for 
feed lines that do not require the greater flexibility and on 160 for 
lower IR losses although it probably doesn't make much difference.

73

Roger  (K8RI).


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> de Marv WA2BFW/7
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>> LMR 400 is not recommended for repeated bending. It has a Copper plated solid Aluminum center conductor.   OTOH LMR-400UF is very flexible but does not normally stand up well to out door use. The jacket is a rubber like material that is easily abraded, catches on most any thing and has a short advertised life of 10 years.  Best I've gotten out of using it in normal situations has been around 6 years.  It works very well, but not for long.
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>> 73
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>> Roger (K8RI)
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