That's NOT a good idea. The vibrations from wind and such will either
loosen the connector (causing duplex noise) or crack the outer conductor
on the Heliax (causing duplex noise). ALWAYS use a flexible cable when
going from Heliax to an antenna. LMR400 should do nicely.
Of course, a quality antenna will come with a pigtail. ;->
Just make sure you weatherproof the bajeebers out of the Diamond.
Joe M.
Q wrote:
>
> Dont use one,connect it direct like I did,Ray....
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >
> > Just wondering what is the best cable to use as a
> > pigtail,coming from the antenna ? 18 inch length is all im curious
> > about.The antenna I have is a Diamond F23A,if that helps.The rest of
> > transmission line is LDF4 1/2 inch hardline going towards the
> > repeater.
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