[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> In a message dated 1/6/2006 12:57:17 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
> RG8 is not suitable for duplex operation. There is insufficient
> shielding and will most likely result in receiver desense while the
> transmitter is operating. You might look back in the archives on the
> Repeater-Builder there has been extensive discussions about this
> problem and also on the use of 9913 for duplex operation. As
> mentioned by others ... a change to some other type of a 100%
> shielded feedline will probably do wonders for your receive problem.
>
> Good Luck
> Larry
>
> Thanks for the information. I was curious about this myself as I did
> read a few of those prior posts... I was told different from the shop,
> he mentioned that since my run is only about 85feet,
Whoa! Way too long... Dump it ASAP and find some 1/2 heliax or superflex.
it should be fine.
> What is your opinion? Should I pull it and re-run w/ a hardline, or
> would this be sufficent for a small run? If it should be replaced, what
> size hardline do you suggest and will this really make a noticeable
> difference in Rx?
>
> I guess I decided to follow his advice since the system that was in
> place prior to replacing it w/ my own was also run on RG8, I believe
> Belden 8214 it said.
>
> Thanks again!
>
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