[Lowfer] RG-8 as TX loop conductor

[Bill Ashlock]

I installed RG-8 coax last night as my E/W loop conductor (courtesy of John 
A.)  and found the performance fairly good. Was glad to see the Rac was 
somewhat lower than for #8 copper, but will be making more accurate 
measurements tonight. The trees seem to support the additional weight, which 
I forgot to measure before installation (xxx!!). This cable could represent 
the best performance/cost ratio of any loop conductor, if purchased on the 
surplus market (and there sure ought to be plenty of it around). The stuff I 
installed is very old and may not work well at 200MHz, but the shield inside 
turned out to be nice and clean.

BTW: WA has been on and off, and sending at different frequencies, for about 
5 days, but currently is QRSS30 at 185.300 (on the above coax).

Bill A



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