Skip, I hate to belabor this subject but I would not use LMR-400 in the mast.
Here is a typical datasheet: <http://www.prosoft-technology.com/content/download/11439/149861/file/LMR_400_Type_Cables_Datasheet.pdf> Note the foam dielectric core insulation and aluminum foil outer shield. Those are not the attributes you want in a marine environment, and it is almost impossible to solder connectors to an aluminum shield. The pros use only crimped connections with LMR-400. I thought "Bruce in Alaska" on "rec.boats.cruising" gave you excellent advice: RG-213 if pricing is an isue, RG-214 if you want the very best MIL spec coax available, or my recommendation, RG-142 if you want small and light weight in a MIL spec cable. The original loss specs mean nothing if the cable and its associated connections do not hold up in a marine environment. Regards, Wayne B Grand Banks 49, Long Legged Lady _______________________________________________ Liveaboard mailing list [email protected] To adjust your membership settings over the web http://www.liveaboardnow.org/mailman/listinfo/liveaboard To subscribe send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] The archives are at http://www.liveaboardnow.org/pipermail/liveaboard/ To search the archives http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] The Mailman Users Guide can be found here http://www.gnu.org/software/mailman/mailman-member/index.html
