I've used RG-8 and 213 for years now, only problem I've ever had was once an
antenna got hit by lightning, 1 of those self grounding antennas as they
call it,  blew a hole in the coax,  I thought I had water problems until I
went to change the antenna and coax and we found that hole. It was pretty
obvious what happened once we got it in close view, but besides that I've
never had trouble though I use all RG-213 right now.
John Miller N1UMJ
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Brennan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 9:39 AM
Subject: Re: two quick questions


> I've used rg8 for years.  I first started using it on cb equipment a very
long
> time ago.  I've never had any problems with it although I do have
connections
> covered with a rubber boot etc. to keep out water.  I've never had water
> problems even when I get squirrels climbing around on it.  Have also used
it for
> receiver antenas with very good luck.
>
> Tom
>
>
> Tom Brennan KD5VIJ, CCC-A/SLP R/D - AU
> web page http://titan.sfasu.edu/~g_brennantg/sonicpage.html