I have never had problems using LMR-400 - just secure it well with a
cable tie every foot or so. That way the cable should not move around and
cause any "noise" issues. There is no doubt that some Andrews LDF-4 or
other hardline is better, but if you use non hardline type cables it is hard
to beat the shielding of LMR-400, Cushcraft Ultra-link, and other 100%
shielded cables. I think the foil makes it harder to put connectors on and
that is one reason a lot of guys wont use it but if you use the connectors
made for that type of coax, that should not be an issue.
My 2 cents,
Wade - KR7K
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From: "Joe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 8:09 AM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Coax Question
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> --- Scott Overstreet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> > OK guys ---I hear you all saying that hard line is
> > better but none of you have said what is the actual
> > problem with 9913 flex or LMR-400.
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> It's been said over and over, the foil rubs against
> the braid and causes noise. This is especially bad on
> and outside run that moves in the wind. Add the
> transmitter power to the mix and you might have
> mini-arcs in the cables that cause noise and intermod.
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> > And then the next question that follows is that
> > inside a cabinet full of stuff where 1/2 inch hard
> > line is just to stiff -----what do you suggest
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> RG-400 is great for short runs. LMR-400 may not cause
> problems used as jumpers where the cable only carries
> the transmit or only the receive signal. It's when
> you use it on the output of the duplexer that you run
> into major problems. This is where the transmittter
> power and receiver signal share the same cable.
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> 73, Joe, K1ike
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