[TowerTalk] Need help estimating cable length of DXE 400 MAX

Robert Harmon k6uj at pacbell.net
Sun Jan 12 12:00:27 EST 2020


Phil,

Davis DRF-400 is the same as DXE400MAX, has foam dielectric and also double shielding.  It is .068  pounds per foot.
At .068 lbs/ft, 17 pounds would be 250 feet.

Bob
K6UJ







> On Jan 12, 2020, at 2:44 AM, Phil <pmills7 at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> I am involved in selling items to benefit the estate of a SK.
> One of the items is a unused roll of 400MAX cable that is still
> in the plastic cling wrap it was shipped in.  I know there is
> at least 100 feet of cable there but I think there is possibly
> 50 or even 100 feet more.  I don't want to unroll the cable to
> measure it and get it all kinked or dirty.  The roll weighs
> 17 pounds.  I've checked the DXE web site but can't find anything
> that gives the weight per foot.  The roll is approximately 8 inches
> inside diameter, 16 inches outside diameter, and contains 55 to 60
> turns.  The packing label on the roll says DXE400MAXDCU200.
> Can anyone help me with a good estimate of the length?
> 
> thanks, 73, Phil   W5BVB
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