Yes, 142 is easier to work with than 213, but 142 has a problem that 400 overcomes...
RG 142/U has a solid steel center conductor that is silver plated hence it is "springy" and doesn't bend well. RG 400/U has a stranded copper center conductor, with each strand silver plated before twisting into the center conductor. Simply because of it's flexibility I prefer 400 for bench test cables. The steel center conductor of 142 will eventually fracture. See <http://www.repeater-builder.com/antenna/double-shielded-coax.html> for more details. Mike WA6ILQ At 05:23 AM 05/09/08, you wrote: >Kris, > >I guess the question would be are you now having problems you think >are caused by internal cable??? > >If not replacing RG213 with 142 is not a positive move. That is the >213 is ok. > >The 142 is easier to work with because it is smaller and I would >prefer it when building a repeater. > >73, ron, n9ee/r > > > >So RG-142 > RG-213? I've got a six-foot jumper of RG-213, which I can > >replace with some RG-142, but the 142 is .25" diameter and the 213 is > >.5" diameter. > > > >-- > >Kris Kirby, KE4AHR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >But remember, with no superpowers comes no responsibility. > > --rly > > > > > >Ron Wright, N9EE >727-376-6575 >MICRO COMPUTER CONCEPTS >Owner 146.64 repeater Tampa Bay, FL >No tone, all are welcome. > > > >------------------------------------ > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
