I agree, the LMR-400DB and LMR-600DB is the way to go. Great loss numbers, higher velocity, and better high SWR handling characteristics. I use both with great results. These new 43 foot verticals will need LMR-600DB if you are running legal power to handle the high currents, unless you are running an automated tuner at the base of it.
73, Alan Clark, N5PA Ellisville, MS Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.n5pa.com -----Original Message----- From: Topband [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Richard (Rick) Karlquist Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2014 9:23 AM To: bruce whitney; Tom WA2BCK; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: Topband: 50 ohm direct burial coax cable On 6/5/2014 5:43 AM, bruce whitney via Topband wrote: > Again, > You might want to compare this cable to the LMR400-DB. > It has performed well for me. > http://www.davisrf.com/buryflex.php > Bruce W8RA > Bury Flex is good cable, however, in comparison to LMR400, its velocity factor is 10 to 15% lower. This means that its insertion loss will be 10 to 15% higher. The VF also isn't as well controlled in Bury Flex, in case you are making phasing lines. I use both kinds, in the appropriate applications. Rick N6RK _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
