----- Original Message ----- From: "Graham Shirville" <[email protected]> To: "CubeSat @ CubeSat.org" <[email protected]>; "AMSAT BB" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 1:41 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] advice request for FUNcube
> hi All, > > A simple question this time! > > What is the best coax cable to use in a cubesat? Size, flexibility/min radius, existing space heritage, ease of applying connectors are our main design drivers - we are only using UHF and VHF so losses are not going to be too much of a problem hopefully.. > > many thanks in advance > > 73 > > Graham > G3VZV Hi Graham, G3VZV Recommended types are 50 ohm semirigid hand formable coax cables with outside diamters of 0.86 mm , 1.2 mm and 2.2 mm with SMB or SMC connectors and 3.6 mm with SMA connectors. See the catalogue http://www.rfmicrowave.it/catalogue.php?lang=eng sections COAX CABLES and CONNECTORS Various characteristic impedances are available, 12.5-25-35-50-70-75 Ohm 73" de i8CVS Domenico _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
