Experts, which I am not, use Type "N" connectors to reduce signal loss, but the antenna and radio do not. I know that adapters would introduce loss. Some sites say that the PL-259 fits. Be careful about the origins of the cable as some is from China. ANCOR markets RG213 that has both a tinned shield and center conductor. That tinning is important. Shakespeare RG213 is economical, but I cannot find the specs. I'm sure that at least its shield is tinned. Belden makes cable and Amphenol at least brands it. I believe that 9913 is a newer spec, but unlikely to be found in marine grade. RG213 is plenty good enough, IMHO. It appears that the ANCOR brand is cheapest in 100 foot lengths. Part of your requirement is to be able to bend this cable at the base of the mast and to the radio.
Ron From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Flying Pig Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:26 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] FW: VHF ant Hi, Ron, yours below for reference, Just starting to look around, and I see that I can get 9913 (looks to be a huge cable - .405??) for $.79 plus $10 for pro installed connectors ( <http://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&prod ucts_id=1473> http://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&produ cts_id=1473), of which, of course, I could only use one, as I'd have to get one end or the other through the smaller hole in the top of the mast - which, if it really IS that big, I'd have to enlarge, which might be a bit of a challenge with the existing cable already in it! So, at a nominal 70-80' (my 80' cat5 is considerably more than I need), I'm in for new cable at a pretty low cost ($70 for 75' with one connector installed). Sounds more attractive than chasing ghosts especially as I rather enjoy being up the mast. So, suggestions for specific cable to use (as, milspec? or something else)? Presumably, given the cable sizes being different, each would have different connectors required, too, no? L8R Skip
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