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{ "url": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/email/GNB6ZQNOSKCYM4QSNA6L42LUSPODMNLG/?format=api", "mailinglist": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/?format=api", "message_id": "[email protected]", "message_id_hash": "GNB6ZQNOSKCYM4QSNA6L42LUSPODMNLG", "thread": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/thread/QKRUJBYY4DBVAOLSPTZ7SK7MFGEAT7TG/?format=api", "sender": { "address": "rs2atmink (a) yahoo.com", "mailman_id": "9c45660f0a7244d29e7513376fd2ba8b", "emails": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/sender/9c45660f0a7244d29e7513376fd2ba8b/emails/?format=api" }, "sender_name": "Robert Switzer", "subject": "Re: [amsat-bb] Exciting Coax", "date": "2018-01-23T12:48:31Z", "parent": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/email/NRESFC3TAMCHNH223GLOJCUU2XFXRIJ5/?format=api", "children": [], "votes": { "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "status": "neutral" }, "content": " The question, really, is what feedline is best for 23cm?It also would matter if one is working fixed vs. portable, of course, due to the different feedline lengths,\n\nLMR-400 is great for 2 and 70cm, of course. \n\nRob KA2CZU\n\n On Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 2:48:00 AM EST, Bob- W7LRD <[email protected]> wrote: \n \n For 2 & 70cm I use LMR400. LMR is better (in my opinion), in that it's more flexable, 9913 can get water inside. Unless coax connectors are super sealed. \n73 Bob W7LRD\n\n> On January 22, 2018 at 6:03 PM anderson58625 <[email protected]> wrote:\n> \n> \n> Reading the subject line, I may have somehow mixed sarcasm with a potential\n> pun (eye of the beholder!) <grin>. Sorry for that.\n> \n> \n> \n> I seek to avoid investing in a set of cable producing hardware (or assembled\n> cables) which I will regret later. I am hoping to get some guidance\n> regarding coax for:\n> \n> 1) IF patch between equipment (male-male BNC's)\n> \n> 2) 2m feedline (N-connectors) (<50')\n> \n> 3) 70cm feedline (N-connectors) (<50')\n> \n> 4) A later potential for feedline carrying microwave frequencies\n> (>1GHz)\n> \n> \n> \n> The frequency & loss-rate charts for coax are informative, but I'm not sure\n> I'm seeing which connectors will fit what cable brand/types. With the\n> variables of loss, dimensions, flexibility, and potential proprietary\n> crimping systems, etc., I don't have enough experience or information to\n> confidently make an online materials order. Things were much easier down\n> here with just HF frequencies, RG-213, and good quality (weather protected)\n> PL-259's! <grin>\n> \n> \n> \n> For IF patch cables, I figure these are conveying HF so the cable type/loss\n> at 1-3' isn't very important. But, there is also shielding: A\n> consideration?\n> \n> . Any thoughts on IF cables? \n> \n> . Plus, I've never attached a BNC to a cable. Easy? Avoid it? \n> \n> . Plan on a new crimper/die? \n> \n> . Or, if premade would be cheaper (just a few IF patch cables), any\n> quality sources to recommend?\n> \n> \n> \n> For the 2m & 70cm feedlines, I know flexibility may be a consideration on\n> rotating/elevating masts. Of course, I'm sure a rigid feedline may be\n> superior elsewhere, but I am not at that point yet. Still, advice on that\n> subject is gratefully appreciated. I need to provide good questions to hope\n> for good answers, so what feedline you would recommend for:\n> \n> . Reasonable flexibility/portability\n> \n> . 2m-23cm\n> \n> . Modest power\n> \n> . <50'\n> \n> . For use with n-connectors\n> \n> \n> \n> The benefit of you knowledge and experience is much appreciated.\n> \n> \n> \n> 73\n> \n> \n> \n> Mark W9AT\n> \n> \n> \n> \n> \n> _______________________________________________\n> Sent via [email protected]. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available\n> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed\n> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.\n> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!\n> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb\n_______________________________________________\nSent via [email protected]. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available\nto all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed\nare solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.\nNot an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!\nSubscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb\n \n", "attachments": [] }