That is exactly what I am talking about. Aluminum braid on aluminum foil.. No more dissimilar metal problems right?
Eric Lemmon wrote: > > > 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:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > [mailto:[email protected] > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of Jay Urish > Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 9:01 PM > To: [email protected] > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > 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 > > -- Jay Urish W5GM ARRL Life Member Denton County ARRL VEC N5ERS VP/Trustee Monitoring 444.850 PL-88.5
