[TowerTalk] AVA7-50 reel info

Bryan Fields Bryan at bryanfields.net
Sat Sep 10 13:49:00 EDT 2016


On 9/10/16 1:28 PM, Zivney, Terry wrote:
> You can make a good estimate of the length with a digital capacitance
> meter.  The spec sheet for the coax gives pF per meter so you can make a
> pretty accurate guess.

An o-scope with a TDR would be the best method. This would get you a length to
within a few inches.

The other option is to calculate it out using a spool cable equation.  This is
less accurate.

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