--- Laryn Lohman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Al Wolfe" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > I've always thought "good quality RG-8X" was > an oxymoron. > > > > < use good quality RG-8X type cable for....> > > > > Al, K9SI > > Right Al, an oxymoron especially when used in duplex > service. Any > braided coax used in duplex service should be silver > plated braid. > > Message 48346 from just a couple of days ago spells > out some of the > grief to be found when using RG-8X or any other > non-silver plated > cable in duplex service. Good job Bob! > > Laryn K8TVZ
I would mostly agree with this statement, but the person asking about this is looking for answers that will work in a specific application. I have used RG-8X and even RG-58 with excellent results in duplex systems, especially when the power is relatively low. I suppose the thing to do would be to use a DB-420 and 7/8 inch heliax, but this would be impractical for most mobile/portable repeater setups. There are lots of possiblities of things that could work for this application, I am only speculating on one thing that I personally know will work, not saying it is the best, or most desireable, but something that could be looked at for this particular scenario. Quarter inch or half inch superflex would work too, just don't know how much money a person has to invest in a particular project. People that are contemplating a project need to be given some direction by people who have done similiar things, that way everyone doesn't have to "re-invent the wheel". The more ideas people are given, the better they are able to asess which will fit their needs best. When someone categorically says "that won't work" I'm often first in line to see if it will (or won't). Joe __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
