[Antennas] Extending Feedlines

Sat, 20 Apr 2002 23:08:47 -0500

If the RG-8 coax has been up for any length of time, there is a distinct
possibility it has deteriorated to some extent.  Good coax isn't that
expensive.  Replace it.
Dave          W9LYA
What wrought doG hath?

On Fri, 19 Apr 2002 09:27:50 -0700 "Nathan, Kevin" <[email protected]>
writes:
> Hi All,
> 
> It's been a few years since I've thought of doing this and I just 
> don't
> remember the specifics.  I am moving my vhf/uhf collinear from a 
> rooftop
> tripod to my tower.  Right now there is one single piece of RG8 
> feeding it.
> However, this isn't long enough to reach the top of the tower.  At 
> these
> frequencies, approximately how much do you all think I would lose 
> going
> through a barrel to add coax, which I already have,  rather than 
> incurring
> the expense of purchasing one long run of new stuff?  How about the 
> same
> thoughts for six meters?  I don't want to start a debate here but am 
> just
> looking for some kind of consensus before I head to the radio store
> tomorrow.  <GRIN>
> 
> Thanks much and 73.
> Kevin, K7RX
> 
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