[Repeater-Builder] Rg174 as duplexer patch cables
Hey guys, I had this question thrown at me. Will rg174 work for connecting the duplexer to a repeater? Any ideas? Thanks, Jed
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.arcomcontrollers.com/ Authorized Dealers for Kenwood and Telewave and we offer complete repeater packages! AH6LE/R - IRLP Node 3000 http://www.irlp.net We don't just make 'em. We use 'em!
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rg174 as duplexer patch cables
I am so glad that Ken let you know all about that one!! Asking about RG58 is enough to start a flame war RG174 could lead to something more! ;) If I used any form of small cable like RG174, it would be it's double shielded/teflon cousin (to which I forget its number) at about 5 watts or less on a mobile repeater/duplexer that I could care less if I had no power by the time I got to the antenna :) (This comes from the guy who has a couple sites that have 1/2 superflex jumpers ) James WJ1D Ken Arck wrote: 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
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Rg174 as duplexer patch cables
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!
