Ive run a KW thru RG-6 on 80M for many years. As long as the VSWR is low so
is the voltage which is only 274V.
Carl
KM1H
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Wilhite" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service"
<[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 9:16 PM
Subject: Re: [AMRadio] RG-6 Coax
You are correct but I wouldn't consider using it for transmitting on any
radio with power more than about 25 watts.
The original RG 6 was made well but today finding a consistent quality
cable is almost impossible unless you buy the best US specified brand,
which is almost as expensive as LMR type cable.
Even then, you are taking a chance if you try to put much over 25 watts
into it.
Jim/W5JO
I believe it's in the neighborhoon of 72 ohms. Typical video cable.
Does anyone know off hand the impedance of RG-6? I was given a hundred
feet
or so I'd like to use with my UHF antennas, but the cable guy didn't
know
the impedance. Google showed some specs, but I gave up before I got the
impedance.
Thanks,
Rick/K5IAR
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