Even RG-8X, I'd run on HF, but never ever any higher in frequency than that,
RG-58 I only run where I need it, mobile, and go kit with short runs. The
only RG-8X in my station is where I made the 10 turns where it connects to
the twin lead for my G5RV, then it runs to my feed through panel since
that's only about 5 feet, better stuff is inside. Everywhere else is RG-9913
or LMR400. Physically, the LMR-400 is actually a little lighter but harder
to work with.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 5:53 PM
Subject: Re: Coax and PL259 connectors
>
> Fred,
>
> I doubt if there is any noticeable difference in weight between RG-8 and
> RG-213. These are both .405 diameter cables. Maybe in a super long run
> there would be some difference, but it couldn't be much.
>
> Don't take this the wrong way, i don't mean to be insulting, but have
> you confused RG-8x with RG-58? 8x is the next size smaller and is
> something like .242 diameter and is roughly the diameter of a pencil.
> Lot's of guys use it, even running power.
>
> RG-58 on the other hand is much thinner and I wouldn't mess with it.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A .
>
> On 6/8/2011 5:25 PM, Fred Adams wrote:
>> RG213 is very good coax and I have used it for years but pretty heavy
>> using
>> the setup I have. I really wanted to cut down on the weight but not go
>> to
>> RG8x. Have a ten foot pipe running through the neck of my tower with a
>> PVC
>> crosspiece forming a "T". On the left of the "T" is my alpha delta and
>> on
>> the right side of the "T" is my double bazooka and in the center ubolted
>> to
>> the leg of the "T" is my 2 meter cushcraft vertical. This is
>> considerable
>> weight to push up through the neck of the tower withcoax, antennas etc.
>> I
>> believe I gave a decent picture of my antenna setup but it could have
>> been
>> better. Just trying to cut down on some weight. Thanks to all of you
>> guys
>> for the info, I guess I'll have to get on the phone and start calling.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of John Miller
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 1:42 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Coax and PL259 connectors
>>
>> RG-213 has better shielding. Other than that they are pretty much the
>> same.
>> The RG-213 I have is pretty flexible. I'm not using it where I am now,
>> I'm
>> using mostly 9913 but had 213 on my 10 meter antenna at my former QTH. No
>> 10
>> meter antenna here. G5RV has to do it all and they're horrible on 10
>> through
>> 15 meters. It will work but nowhere near like I want.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Butch Bussen"<[log in to unmask]>
>> To:<[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 12:05 PM
>> Subject: Re: Coax and PL259 connectors
>>
>>
>>> Isn't rg 213 same as rg 8? 214 is double shielded as I recall.
>>> 73
>>> Butch
>>> WA0VJR
>>>
>>> On Wed, 8
>>> Jun 2011, Fred Adams wrote:
>>>
>>>> Does anyone know where I can buy RG8 coax, not RG8X and PL259
>>>> Connectors at a reasonable price. I am looking for medium prices not
>>>> top of the line.
>>>> I
>>>> do not want anymore European connectors at any price as I have found
>>>> that they do not screw onto American made equipment very well. Also,
>>>> I am not interested in RG213 coax as I have plenty on hand, it is
>>>> just to hard to work with. I do not run amplifiers anymore so I do
>>>> not care to buy top of the line equip and pay top dollar as I don't
>>>> think I need it. Thanks much,
>>>>
>>>>
>>
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