[UK-CONTEST] UK-Contest Digest, Vol 87, Issue 28

[Steve White]

Yellow (Ethernet) coax is suitable for amateur radio use, but the outer 
jacket deteriorates in sunlight. Consequently it is only suitable for use 
indoors or in ducting. If you buy some at a rally or equipment sale, inspect 
the black rings that are at 2.5m intervals along the cable for holes 
(vampire taps). Cover any you find with self-amalgamating tape.

Steve, G3ZVW

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> From: ALEX LISTER <alexcom22 at btopenworld.com>
> Subject: [UK-CONTEST] ] Buried coax
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> If using Duct
> Don,t forget the mouse bait for the rodents.
> Incidentally I am using some large diameter 50 ohm Yellow ethernet,
> With a solid dielectric for a long run to HF vertical , Been in ground 
> some time
> Sleeved with Plastic conduit . Seems OK.
>
> If ur going to do job properly and have a non solid dialecric.
> Then Squirt some dried clean air up it.
> Or for EME RX some gas !
> But you will need to find a friendly cable contractor for the air bits !
> Alex Lister
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