[TowerTalk] coax advice

[cqtestk4xs at aol.com]

I heartily recommend Jefa Tech coax.  If put side by side with Times/Belden LMR-400 you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.  Less than half the price of brand name stuff, and I've used it exclusively on four different stations.  No cracking of the jacket or any other issue, physically or electrically.  I bought a 1000 foot roll about two years ago and the price including shipping to FL was less than $450.  They also have 500 foot rolls available.  A+ satisfaction with the product and customer service.

Bill KH7XS/K4XS




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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2017 18:16:30 +0000 (UTC)
From: Richard Smith <n6kt1 at sbcglobal.net>
To: "towertalk at contesting.com" <towertalk at contesting.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] Coax Cable choices
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It's been a while (maybe 10 years) since I have purchased coax. I have purchased RG-213, LM-400, and RG-8x in the past. For a new station build, I am interested in acquiring some RG-8 (generic size) coax. I see that DX Engineering has a new 400MAX coax offering, which is described attractively on their website. RG-8 size coax will probably be used for short runs (antennas to stackmatching boxes) and also for some long runs (shack to antenna, maybe 200 foot runs). 

The station will be on a Caribbean island. Dilligent attempts will be made to seal connections very well. I believe coax runs will be above-ground. Some antennas will rotate.

I realize this question may be too generic, but what might folks here on Towertalk recommend for these applications?
Thanks and 73,
Rich, N6KT