At least it is hardline. They used to use a lot of heavy aluminum
hardline many years ago. I had a chunk, back in the 70's, that I never
got around to using. Biggest hassle was it would have been a bear getting
a PL259 on the stuff.
The 7/8 Heliax I have is copper...
Wayne WA2YNE
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From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of IM Ashford
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 11:19 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] New RG-214 Cable has an aluminum tape
layer
Eric,
Thanks for doing that research
I would much rather work with hardline at this point. Other than the bulk
of the connectors and being much stiffer, the 7/8 Heliax will be far
easier to put connectors on.
Let's hope they don't make it New and Improved! as well
Too late...
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
- Original Message -
From: Eric Lemmon
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
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
, April 12, 2008 11:19 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] New RG-214 Cable has an aluminum tape layer
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
Of IM Ashford
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 11:19 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] New RG-214 Cable has
an aluminum tape layer
Eric,
Thanks for doing that research
I see a cable spec MIL-C-17/75G in my latest
suppliers catalogue. Is this
the new
: [Repeater-Builder] New RG-214 Cable has an aluminum tape layer
Ian,
That information is a surprise, because the current listing shows
MIL-C-17/75F, here:
www.dscc.dla.mil/Programs/MilSpec/listdocs.asp?BasicDoc=MIL-DTL-17
No, the MIL-C-17/75F (or 75G, if it indeed exists) are RG-214/U
At 4/12/2008 14:03, you wrote:
Eric,
Again thanks for your splendid research.
Looking through the old and new RG214 spec it looks like the Aluminium
foil was inserted to improve vertical flame performance.
The foil is in the RF cold area behind the 2 shields, however Im sure
there are
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