Hi Jeff, > "Jeff DePolo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think this is, or should be, a repeater-builder FAQ. > > Foil+braid cables like 9913, LMR-series, etc. should generally > NOT be used in duplex environments.
What really fans the "LMR-400 is ok" fire... is the number of Wifi people using it. They don't normally report the duplex operation problems because the wifi stuff is normally a half duplex operation. > Although a few may report results to the contrary, > braid-over-foil cables produce noise due to the dissimilar > metal contact, particularly as the cable ages/weathers. As > such, they should be avoided. Is 9913 a dissmilar metal coax? I've seen some versions with a thin copper foil... but not aluminum. cheers, skipp
