Eric, Thanks for doing that research
I see a cable spec MIL-C-17/75G in my latest suppliers catalogue. Is this the new cable to which you refer? Also have you seen any information on connectors for this new cable. Specifically, do you remove the foil before crimping the braid ? Ian G8PWE ----- Original Message ----- From: Eric Lemmon To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 5:49 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] New RG-214 Cable has an aluminum tape layer The discussion of RG-214/U coaxial cable prompted me to take a look at the current military specifications, and I was surprised to note that a "new" version of RG-214/U cable has arrived. This new version has a one-mil thick polyester tape with an aluminum coating that wraps around the outer shield, with the aluminum side in contact with the silver-plated shield. I have just created a folder in the Files section of this list, entitled Coaxial Cable Specifications. The Military Specification for RG-214/U cable is MIL-C-17/75F. There is also a copy of Amendment 1 to that specification, which makes it inactive for new design and shows RG-214 to be replaced by M17/190-00001. I included a copy of that spec, as well. One might wonder if the "new and improved" cable is more prone to PIM from dissimilar metals than the original. I intend to upload several other specs soon, including RG-58, RG-213, RG-142, RG-400, etc. Stay tuned... 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY
