Topband: CABLE AND CONNECTORS
It goes without saying that if one chooses to use cheap imported cable which has not been scoped then all bets are off. My earlier comments regarding RG-213 and RG-6 were based on the assumption that one would choose a reputable brand of cable (for which one pays a premium). Bill VE3NH ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK
Re: Topband: CABLE AND CONNECTORS
I would add that sweep tested doesn't necessarily mean the cable is good quality. I've seen some sweep tested RG6 made for satellite use that had maybe a 10% braid. I considered it to be horrible quality and would never use it. Keeping with a known brand that has a history of making a quality product is probably more important than looking to see if the cable has been tested, at least in the case of RG6... -Bill KB8WYP -Original Message- From: topband-boun...@contesting.com [mailto:topband- boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bill and Liz McHugh Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 11:07 AM To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Topband: CABLE AND CONNECTORS It goes without saying that if one chooses to use cheap imported cable which has not been scoped then all bets are off. My earlier comments regarding RG-213 and RG-6 were based on the assumption that one would choose a reputable brand of cable (for which one pays a premium). Bill VE3NH ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK
Re: Topband: CABLE AND CONNECTORS
Times LMR-400 is an RG-213 equivilent. PL-259's can be put on both and will need to be properly done. (no folding back the braid and screwing them on..not wild about the new fangled crimping device either) Silver plated connecters are much easier to install when it comes to soldering the braid properly. Times also makes a direct burial version of the LMR-400 ending with a DB designation. It has a flooded braid that will inhibit moisture intrusion should the jacket be nicked. Not really much harder to put connectors on either. Clean the stripped braided end with some good electronic cleaner or alcohol and it should be good to go. Cecil K5DL - Original Message - From: Bill and Liz McHugh ma...@isp.ca To: topband@contesting.com Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 10:06 AM Subject: Topband: CABLE AND CONNECTORS It goes without saying that if one chooses to use cheap imported cable which has not been scoped then all bets are off. My earlier comments regarding RG-213 and RG-6 were based on the assumption that one would choose a reputable brand of cable (for which one pays a premium). Bill VE3NH ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK
