[SixClub] heliax

[Gary - N3JPU]

http://www.surpluscoax.com/coaxcable.html

Cost is $1.45 a foot now but that included shipping.

I found the connectors on E-bay but Surplus Coax has them for $14 each.

Gary Mitchelson
N3JPU Davidsonville, MD   FM18
http://www.mitchelson.org/ 


-----Original Message-----
From: sixclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:sixclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of kd4e
Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 19:57
To: World Wide Six Meter Club
Subject: Re: [SixClub] heliax


Is the source at the price for Heliax and connectors still 
available or was
it one of those one-time-only deals?

> At my station 1.3dB less loss (or 1.3dB more gain, depends on how you 
> look at it!) than say good quality RG8 such as 9913F7 or BuryFlex. 
> Prices have gone up recently but I just bought several hundred feet 
> for $1.35 foot for LDF-4, new connectors were found for $5 each.
> 
> Every little bit of gain helps on 6M, especially when you are after 
> the rare stuff. Want to finish up my 6M DXCC soon, need 10 more 
> countries. Also with a single short yagi I was able to work 6M EME.
> 
> Another side benefit of Heliax is a better shield.
> 
> So in my opinion, Yes it does make a difference on 6.
> 
> Gary Mitchelson
> N3JPU Davidsonville, MD   FM18
> http://www.mitchelson.org/

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