[Antennas] Re: rg8x rating questions

[Steve-W0OOW]

It would have to depend on the load impedance.  At 50 ohms I wouldn't doubt
that wattage rating.  At 150+j300 for example it is a different story.  Can
you imagine the voltage on the line a 1.5 KW out to an end fed 1/2 wave?
Geez!  Go QRP :)
73,
Steve
CW - It's still magic !


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> Perusing EBay I came across a vendor offering Belden RG8X coax.
> Clear cover type.
> The Listing said...3000 watts rating.
>
> I had a chart that listed the ratings/specs of various coax brands and
styles but I seem
> to have misplaced it...
>
> Can this be right?
>
> I need some short flexible jumpers for behind the desk.
>
>
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