Well.... Cushcraft.... what can I say? I never saw one I liked. Gamma matches make pretty poor performers in my opinion.
I don't believe any of the Decibel line over the years used anything but standard copper braid on any of their antennas. My thought is that while the copper braid may occasionally cause PIM, it's most likely very rare. The foil/braid combo is another story. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: <n...@no6b.com> To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 3:50 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Mastr II mods and parts > 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 > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.725 / Virus Database: 270.14.124/2597 - Release Date: 01/02/10 03:22:00
