You want the 1/2" FSJ for minimum loss in the line. the 1/4 " cable will have about twice as much loss. With Heliax cable larger is better, up to what your pocket book can handle. -- Doug N3DAB/WPRX486/WPJL709
---- Chris Curtis <[email protected]> wrote: ============= I appreciate the tips on where to find the stuff. Does anyone have an opinion of installing the FSJ product instead of the LDF product? Remember, my budget gives me 2 options at the moment. LDF1 1/4 inch OR the cheap on ebay FSJ4 1/2 inch. That's the crux, is flexi BAD for a run from the antenna to the shack? Both connection points are weather proof. Thanks Chris Kb0wlf -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Curt Seaton Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 4:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] WANTED: heliax For heliax at 'make offer' prices, check the equipment for sale listings on the GNARC.org web page. This is good quality and some have connectors already mounted. Shipping will be a problem.... Good luck. It is good stuff especially for VHF and UHF 73 Curt W1FSM Chris Curtis wrote: > Ok, so I also could use some heliax. > > Now, I understand fsj is the flexi but is it really that bad to install from > antenna to shack? > > The reason I ask is there is some fsj4 on ebay. No ldf in any considerable > length. > > I was looking at ldf1 but got quoted 1.25 a foot vs 190.00 for 250' of fsj4. > Yes, I realize they are also 2 difference diameters > > 100' run times 2 is what I need. Give or take. > 1 for the actual repeater antenna system and 1 for a 70cm beam antenna for > rx. > > I looked at the loss charts, so I'm just asking about the mechanical sanity > of using flexi vs not so flexi. > > So, what's the thought on all that? > > Thanks for the bandwidth. > > Chris > Kb0wlf > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.2/1964 - Release Date: 02/24/09 06:43:00
