[Boatanchors] Coaxial cable question

[Al Parker]

HI Ray,
	I wouldn't do it, check losses too.  a kw on 10m will probably heat up 
that RG-58.  Go with RG-8 equivalent, several things available in that 
physical size.
Hurricane almost here, we're already bailing.
73,
Al, W8UT
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On 8/26/2011 11:25 PM, RAY FRIESS wrote:
>
> I was just looking at a chart online of power ratings for coaxial cables since I'm putting up a new antenna.
> I was considering using RG 58 or 59 as the feedline instead of RG 8.  Since I will be using a linear, I wanted
> to check on the power ratings.
>
> Is the chart correct in stating that RG 58 and 59 will handle a KW?  The chart gives that rating at 10 mhz.
> RG 8 rating is 1500 watts at 10 mhz.
>
> If this is correct, I'll go with the 58 or 59 because I have a whole spool of those, but not as much of the 8. 		 	   		
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