No, I'm the guy that's Leary!

Sent from my iPhone this time 

> On Apr 25, 2015, at 9:00 PM, Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> I hear you, Pat, and didn't think of the extra weight issue with the RG8U.
> 
> I guess I'm just trying to save a few bucks here, but maybe a new run of
> RG8X might be my best bet.
> 
> I guess part of my issue with the run of RG8X I think I'm having problems
> with is that it's really not that old, and I'm a bit disappointed it didn't
> hold up better.
> 
> I know this is going to sound really strange, but it just feels wet to me.
> And, it smells kind of moldy, like Moisture got into it through the outer
> jacket somehow.  Perhaps I could just put new connectors on it, and give it
> a try, but I'm leary.
> 
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Pat Byrne
> Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2015 10:51 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: RG8X VS RG8U
> 
> Tom,
> The "U" will certainly be capable of handling higher power than the "X".
> And there is probably lower loss in the "U", but i bet you would never hear
> it.  My only concern would be the considerably higher weight and drag of the
> replacement coax.  i have a good run of "U" here but have been very
> reluctant to run it for just that reason.  With an antenna in two trees
> which won't stay in sync. when the wind blows is problematic and the added
> weight of the heavier cable could be an issue.
> Just my thoughts and good luck on the new installation.
> pat, K9JAU At 09:23 PM 4/25/2015, you wrote:
>> Hello, everyone.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> This afternoon, A friend and I took down my Alpha Delta DXCC antenna 
>> from the camp site we used last year, and I'm getting ready to put the 
>> antenna up at a different camp site that we will be using this season.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I have noticed that the 75 feet of RG8X coax I have used as a feedline 
>> for probably the past 1 or two years seems flaky, in that I get a short 
>> across both of the coax connectors when I check for continuity.  I took 
>> off one of the connectors that I felt was questionable, and installed a 
>> new one, just to have the same problem recur.  I am beginning to think 
>> that my best option might be simply to replace the old coax with 
>> something new, rather than risk getting the antenna up in the air at 
>> the new camp site, only to have a bad feed line.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I have 100 feet of RG8U here, and am considering using part or all of 
>> that coax run, depending upon how much I will need, rather than buying 
>> completely new RG8X.  I will have to put connectors on the RG8U if I go 
>> this route, but that shouldn't be too big of a deal.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> My question is this:  Can someone tell me how RG8X and RG8U compare, 
>> for a simple HF installation?  Initially, I was going to put the RG8U 
>> in my go kit, and use it  for emergency VHF/UHF communications, but if 
>> it would be ok for my HF RV installation, I may just go that route for now.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Any wisdom on the topic would be appreciated.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>