Most sites will NOT allow RG214 to be used outside. Use 1/2 hard line for runs less than 50-75 ft ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff DePolo" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, February 5, 2009 6:31:22 AM GMT -07:00 U.S. Mountain Time (Arizona) Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Hamtronics Helical Resonator Preamp or Advanced Research Preamp
> Again, 20 ft. of 7/8" for 2 meters is an unnecessary expense. > 20 ft. of > RG-214 has only 0.5 dB of loss @ 146 MHz - quite acceptable for a > first-rate system, and it won't cost you that much even if > you have to buy > it @ retail $$. > > Bob NO6B If your repeater cabinet and the antenna are only separated by 20' and you're operating on 2m, there's a very good chance you're going to have other problems... --- Jeff WN3A
