RG8 is an inferior cable to LMR400. RG8 has much less shielding and more loss than LMR400. I would never recommend RG8 in place of LMR400.
I've always preferred making my own LMR terminations. We use the Times "Clamp/Solder" type for LMR400 and "Clamp/Spring" type for LMR600 and larger. We were in a jam a few months ago and had to order in a few pre-made LMR400 jumpers from Titan Wireless. They arrived in one day (same state shipping) and I was very pleased to see Titan also used the Times "Clamp/Solder" connector. IMO, the Times "Clamp/Solder" connector is by far the best LMR400 termination and Titan Wireless keeps stocks them. Best, Brad -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Scott Carullo Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 10:11 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Hyperlink Coax Jumpers I get mine from here - my favorite is their ultraflex RG8 type cable because it doesn't put as much pressure on the connectors and is easy to work with like smaller diameter cables from the past. Cost a couple dollars more but is worth it. www.rfdistributor.com They also carry lots of commercial equipment (antennas/standoffs/tower sections/high performance dishes and omnis etc) that most people don't have... Scott Carullo Brevard Wireless 321-205-1100 x102 -------- Original Message -------- > From: "George Rogato" <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 11:02 AM > To: "WISPA General List" <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Hyperlink Coax Jumpers > > for n male to n male, we build our own. > > > Mark Nash wrote: > > We have had about 6 of these fail in the last few months, whereas prior to that we don't recall a problem. They are 2-ft NM-NM LMR195 jumpers from Hyperlink. > > > > Anyone else have a problem? > > > > Any recommendations on best source for them? > > > > We normally only use them on backhauls & APs, so when they go bad it's a big frustrating problem. > > > > Mark Nash > > UnwiredWest > > 78 Centennial Loop > > Suite E > > Eugene, OR 97401 > > 541-998-5555 > > 541-998-5599 fax > > http://www.unwiredwest.com > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > > http://signup.wispa.org/ > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > > > > WISPA Wireless List: [email protected] > > > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > > WISPA Wireless List: [email protected] > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WISPA Wireless List: [email protected] Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISPA Wireless List: [email protected] Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
