[TowerTalk] RG6 coax question

Joe Subich, W4TV lists at subich.com
Sat Mar 12 12:30:07 EST 2016


> My question is if water can get into the RG6 coax through the outer
> cover ? The RG6 I'm using is Commscope but it's not the flooded ! I
> lay the coax on the ground to a HI-Z Receive 4 SQ , so I can remove
> it in the spring and reinstall in the Fall .

If you lay coax on the ground, the critters *will* punch holes in the
jacket.  You may not see the holes, but they will certainly be there
and water will get into the coax.  Always use flooded cable or put
the cable inside some cheap "garden hose" to protect it.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 3/12/2016 8:51 AM, Ed Stallman wrote:
> Howdy Tower Talkers , My question is if water can get into the RG6 coax
> through the outer cover ? The RG6 I'm using is Commscope but it's not
> the flooded ! I lay the coax on the ground to a HI-Z Receive 4 SQ , so I
> can remove it in the spring and reinstall in the Fall . The RG6-F-
> connectors are 8 to 12 inches off the ground and taped good , so if
> water is getting in, it would have to come in through the insulation ...
> if that's possible ? I'm asking these questions because the HI-Z RX 4SQ
> uses a Bias T throu the 4 phasing lines and if water or moister gets in
> it will create noise and I have noise in 3 of the 4 directions ! 8.5
> inches of rain in 2 days is allot of water !
>
> Thanks Ed N5DG
>
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