[Antennas] Old Coax

[Deon Erwin]

Larry

I always install coax in electrical PVC conduit when it is exposed outdoors.
I treat the coax cable as any typical electrical installation and use
junction boxes, flexible joints and anything else required to do a good,
sealed installation.

I realise that it requires extra time and cost, but it is worthwhile when
one uses expensive coax.  After breaking the bank with decent coax, I cannot
afford to repeat the process after a few years.  Do not stress the cable, do
not make sharp bends and use the coax within its rated specifications and
your investment will serve you well indefinately.

Coax only requires replacing if external factors have influenced it
negatively.

Deon ZR1DQ
.
----- Original Message -----
From: Lefczik, Larry D <larry.d.lefczik@lmco.com>
To: <antennas@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 3:12 PM
Subject: [Antennas] Old Coax


| I've seen several times that coax cable should be replaced after a few
| years.  Why is this?  Is it just because of UV exposure to the outer
jacket?
| If so, is coax which is still on a spool good forever?  Is coax used
indoors
| subject to aging?  What about MIL-STD coax, is that less susceptible to
| aging?
|
| A lot of questions, but the main question is, why is it recommended to
| replace coax periodically?
|
| Thanks de WA2EHZ