At 1/18/2005 05:37 AM, you wrote:
>Thanks for all replies. I'll try the dummy load thing with some non-
>braided cable, like 1/4 inch Heliax jumpers. On a warm day I'll take
>the 400 down and put the dummy load at the end and try to shake all
>parts of the cable. I'll bet it's either the strands of the braid
>near the connector wiggling inside or the cable itself presents
>arc'ing characteristics.
>
>I have also noticed this type of reaction to older RG-213. If the
>braid is discolored to any amount, it will noise up on duplex mode.
>
>I've just about had it with braided cables for *any* type of duplex
>service and am starting to replace all with superflex or heliax
>jumpers and feedline..
Braided cable is fine, so long as the braid is silver plated. If you use
heliax jumpers, make sure they're not in a position where they will be
subject to flexing.
Bob NO6B
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