Jay, You are referring to the blurb on the lower right corner of page 69 of the April, 2007, issue of QST.
The notion of a "lite" version of any coaxial cable raises a red flag in my mind. Emotions aside, my take is that it will be LESS suitable for duplex work, and will enjoy the same low esteem earned by the "new" Belden 9913F cable. Inasmuch as the antenna and its feedline are usually the MOST critical components in any radio station, and usually are the MOST difficult to install, maintain, or troubleshoot (usually when freezing temperatures and high winds prevail), it hardly seems likely that anyone would even consider saving a few bucks to buy "lite" coaxial cable- but they are out there! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jay Urish Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 9:01 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Repeater-Builder] LMR feedline revisited and revised! Did anybody see the ad for the 'new' LMR series feedline in this months league journal?(QST) They are going to an aluminum braid instead of the tinned copper. Its supposed to make it lighter and cheaper. Any opinions on whether this will make it more suitable for duplex work? -- Jay Urish W5GM ARRL Life Member Denton County ARRL VEC N5ERS VP/Trustee
