[NLRS] VHF/UHF rotator loops

[Mary Brown]

I use FSJ4-50b Superflex heliax... current loops are going on 8 years old no issues... just make sure to anchor the cable so no flex at a connector. Can often find 25 foot runs on eBay for $1ft and connectors for $7

Mary
W0AAT



-----Original Message-----
From: nlrs-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:nlrs-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Davis via NLRS
Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2022 12:19 PM
To: NLRS Reflector
Subject: [NLRS] VHF/UHF rotator loops

  This spring I need to plan on replacing many of my coax drops from the antennas to the hard lines at the top of the tower, including the rotator loops. The old coax lines are over 20yrs old and are 9913 superflex (NOT cellular coax). I have had no KNOWN issues until the day before the arrival this year of "real winter" when I discovered WATER in the 1296 coax. (Elevated SWR) which had NEVER been observed in the past. I have never known this to be an issue before. Given the lateness I did no trouble shooting of this cable since I would have had no opportunity to replace it regardless. I just drained it for 2 days.
  The question is --- "this day and time" what are people using for such cables. LMR400UF ?? or ??.  It looks like LMR400UF is over $2 a foot. I sure do NOT look forward to this job and want the job to last without service for hopefully 15yrs or more. I HAVE NOT used any crimped type connectors before. Not sure if I will this time or not. All connecters solder type and are type N with the exception of a couple. (2m 6m)
  Comments - recommendations - etc are being solicited. 
  Are there cable brands to avoid since so many different outfits are selling LMR400UF "equal" coax? Retailers? etc
  Thanks 73  -  Bill  K0AWU
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