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Mike,
Nice theory on the numbering system, but not right. RG-213 is the
same size as RG-8, which is kind of the "standard" size. Both of
these, and a bunch of others in the RG-8 catagory, are just under a half
inch diameter. I think .405 inch. A regular PL-259 connector threads
onto the jacket without any adapter.
For what it's worth, several years ago I redid the station with Davis RF
Bury-Flex, which is a low loss, direct buryable RG-8 size with a super
tough jacket made of poly something or other.
Davis also carries a wide variety of other cables, like Andrews. They
are in New England. Coax can be heavy, don't know if shortening the
distance would save any on shipping compared to getting from somewhere
else in the States.
davisrf.com
73, Steve KW3A
On 6/17/2014 10:11 AM, Michael Ryan wrote:
> Hi all:
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> As I got to order some tubes from RF Parts, I'm looking at ordering some replacement coax as well as the prices look pretty good.
> The problem is, I'm not sure on what to order as the site has such a variety from Andrew Heliax to LMR600 and everything in between.
> I need a direct berry, low loss to replace my RG-213 and I'm wondering if the LMR240 will do?
> I'm thinking that the LMR240 is a little larger than the 213 and that's what those numbers mean. 213 = .213 of an inch, 240 = .24 of and inch and so on. Therefore the LMR400 or 600 would be a pretty thick cable and may require me to drill a larger hole to thread it. LOL
> My current PL-259s fit the exit hole of the shack.
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> 73:
> Mike VO1AX
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