[SixClub] Recommended Coax?

[KB0NLY]

Ok, but then it's a moot point... Because if the lightning hits chances are 
you should be checking things anyway!!!

73,

Scott



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From: "kd4e" <doc at kd4e.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 4:29 PM
To: "World Wide Six Meter Club" <sixclub at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [SixClub] Recommended Coax?

> I want to do this project once so I want to do it right.
>
> Since my runs are relatively short, several 25' indoors,
> several 100' outside, I can justify a few extra dollars
> for lower loss and better quality.
>
> I may even look into professionally-assembled cables
> since they can really attach the connectors "perfectly"
> and I can then concentrate on properly supporting it
> along the run and sealing the connection once in place.
>
> > I had a half dozen runs of 9913 in use myself for about
> > ten years, when I finally retired it I cut one end off and
> > there was no moisture inside and the center was as shiny
> > as new.  The trick to it is seal up the end at the
> > antenna.  Self amalgamating tape for 2-3 wraps, follow
> > that with 2-3 layers of Super 33 for UV protection, and
> > your good.
>
> When lightning hits all bets are off - anything can
> happen - and nothing you have done may be assumed to
> survive.  That kind of raw power goes wherever it wants!
>
>
>> If lightning hit the tower and blew off the waterproofing
>> you must not have used the right products... I have seen
>> antennas melted and blown apart and the waterproofing on
>> the coax connector is still fine.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Scott
>
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> .Thanks! & 73, doc, KD4E
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