[Elecraft] What is "good quality coax"

[Martin.Evans@simoncarves.com]

Hi guys, firstly thanks to all the folk who replied to my query on end fed
antenna grounding. Very useful tips.

I see many references to "good quality coax" including in the KAT1
instruction manual. I'm not sure how to tell "good quality" from the
"rubbish". I have a pile of RG58, 5mm OD stuff that is cheap (got mine from
Electrovalue in UK). Is this good enough for QRP on 40-15m? . The 213 coax
is much bigger, heavier and expensive.  If I use RG58 and provided I don't
have long lengths with high SWR I don't think I shouldn't have big losses
(I am putting up a 40m dipole). Some coax in the UK is advertised as
"military spec" presumably this is better but in what way?

Any thoughts. Thanks again for this terrific source of advice, it's great
for beginners like me.

Martin
M0KWV
K1/K1-4 #1534



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