[Hallicrafters] Advice sought on antenna cable type

[Rodney Bunt]

RG-213 is almost as good as RG-8 and much lighter.

At the frequencies (40m) and power (100W) that you are going to be using, RG-58 would be quite
sufficient.

Yes, it is a bit more lossy, and yes, it won't handle a Kilowatt.

But it is MUCH lighter, and MUCH MUCH cheaper.

Rodney
VK2KTZ

--- Waldo Magnuson <magnuson at mac.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>     I am about ready to put up a 40m dipole antenna between tall trees 
> near my home.  The antenna will be up about 65 ft. (tall trees) and I 
> am concerned with the coax weight from the antenna center to my house.  
> RG-8 seems heavy, RG-8x has been suggested and Radio Shack has RG-8m.  
> The leadin will be about 75 feet and I will be using my HT-37 (100 
> watts) on the antenna.  I would appreciate experienced thoughts on the 
> subject.  Thanks.
> Skip Magnuson
> 
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