At 1/3/2010 12:16, you wrote: >Yes, I agree. Various plated connectors can also be a problem. Unfortunately >most antenna manufacturers don't use silver plated coax in their pigtails >and harnesses.
This is probably why all Cushcraft 4-pole antennas eventually cause desense to the systems they're connected to. I have one in use for a TX-only link. Someday I'll take it down & replace that harness with RG142 or RG214. Bob NO6B
