And I thought this was a good place to get help - I guess it's just like QRZ or hamsexy - A bunch of jackasses that have egos larger than Motorola.
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Custer <kug...@...> wrote: > > Trevor, > > A few comments, as the List Owner. > > First, you didn't ask what is/was a good choice - you asked if LMR-400 > is a good choice, and the answer is NO; so don't get an attitude because > you think someone should have expounded upon a yes/no question. > > LMR type cable is not a good choice in duplex (repeater) service because > it is known to generate noise. This is due to the type of construction > using dissimilar metals. > > RG-214/U Mil-Spec is an excellent choice, especially where higher power > - higher frequencies are involved. RG-142 or RG-400 are also good > choices for short jumpers on any reasonable frequency. There are some > articles on my website that address this. Go to the Antenna Index to > see them. > > Kevin Custer > > > > Well what would be a good choice? Just saying its bad is really useless > > information. > > > > Trevor > > > > > > > > > > I plan on using LMR-400 as I have it readily available - Is this a good > > choice? >
