Tom, do yourself a favor and use one of the tons of cables from Times
Microwave.
Alan R. Downing
Phoenix, AZ
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From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2015 8:00 PM
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Subject: Re: RG8X VS RG8U
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
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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.
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>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.
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>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.
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>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.
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>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.
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>Any wisdom on the topic would be appreciated.
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>Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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