Hey i was just asked the question by someone else so thought i would throw it out there. Thanks, Jed
_____ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Arck Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 4:25 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rg174 as duplexer patch cables At 01:22 PM 1/8/2009, Jed Barton wrote: >Hey guys, > >I had this question thrown at me. Will rg174 work for connecting the >duplexer to a repeater? <---Don't do it, you'll kill yourself!!!! Seriously Jed, the first question that pops into my head is WHY? RG174 is VERY lossy for all but the shortest runs, can't handle much power and isn't double shielded. Seriously Jed, it is a VERY bad idea Ken ---------------------------------------------------------- President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of repeater controllers and accessories. http://www.arcomcon <http://www.arcomcontrollers.com/> trollers.com/ Authorized Dealers for Kenwood and Telewave and we offer complete repeater packages! AH6LE/R - IRLP Node 3000 http://www.irlp. <http://www.irlp.net> net "We don't just make 'em. We use 'em!"
