[Elecraft] Off topic feedline question

[Robert Cunnings]

Yes, googling "zip cord hf loss" yields the classic QST article:

http://www.w1npp.org/events/2010/2010-f~1/antennas/wire/790303~1.PDF

among others. Here are measurements made with a Rigexpert AA-600;

http://owenduffy.net/blog/?p=327

Bob NW8L

On Tue, 7 Nov 2017, Michael Blake wrote:

> The question is:
>
> Has anyone run any RF loss tests on the commonly available 12 gauge clear PVC 
> insulated "speaker" wire.  The impedance would be quite low, probably in the 
> 90 ohm range, and world certainly handle the applied power (500 watts) but I 
> have not been able find any information regarding RF loss.
>
> Michael Blake
> k9jri at mac.com