[TowerTalk] Coax Sources

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

I've been using Times Wire LMR 400 and 600 for a good 10 to 12 years.  I 
consider the retail prices reasonable.
LMR-400 UF and 600 UF (Ultra Flex) makes good jumpers (indoors or in 
conduit) It is not rated well for outdoor use (check the site) It's a 
PITA to use cable prep tools on.  The jacket is like a rubber cover. 
OTOH it is the most flexible available available for its size.
Typically I purchase 1000 to 1500 feet at a time.  I also use Davis 
buryFlex(TM) where the cable may be subjected to flexing, or mechanical 
hazards (direct bury and crank up towers)
I also use RG-8X LL from Davis, 1000 ft per purchase.

I've checked all of these using the AIM and found them to be in spec 
with no irregularities per spool.

RG400 (silver plated, stranded center conductor and shields) for newer 
chokes from various sources, I usually purchase 100' at a time.It's 
expensive, but I've found no suitable substitute. I do remember someone 
suggested a possible substitute, but I can't find it.

As replacing the mass of coax out there is a lot of work, I'm not 
willing to try less expensive alternatives that "might" be as good (and 
probably is) after 8 or 10 years
Were I younger and making a good wage instead of a pension and SS, I'd 
probably jump at the chance to try alternatives.
"Back then" I tried a lot of new stuff. Some was OK, and some was really 
bad after just a few years.

73

Roger (K8RI)


On 9/1/2016 Thursday 4:38 AM, Ed Sawyer wrote:
> Wilson Lamb (call unknown) stated "I have been ordering 400 equiv from
> Shireen. Half the cost, or less. I get it for club members and no complaints
> so far, after several Kft. They are pleasant and ship immediately."
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> Do any of your club members measure loss in the coax?  They might be happy
> with RG-58 as well, but it doesn't make the Shireen LMR400 a good value
> based on "no complaints so far".
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> I have also seen the very attractive prices of Shireen.  Has anyone who
> cares about losses and stability over 5+ years bought any that would care to
> comment?
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Roger (K8RI)


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