On 24 Jan 2010 at 8:28, Jack Barbera wrote:
Date sent: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:28:54 -0800 (PST) From: Jack Barbera [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] KSR 240/LMR-240 To: Amsat Reflector [email protected]
I'd like to point out that the cables may look the same but when tested you may be surprised at the results.Having looked at a number of different cable I have found a big difference in performance. After sweeping the cable over HAM bands the SWR can run from 1.5 up to over 6 to one .Suggest if possible be for installing terminate and >test over band to be used. Make sure the load on one end is 50 ohms over that band as test results will only as good as test equipment >used.Jack WA1ZDV
Good idea Jack the cable is a RG-389/U with green army type connector/ N type adaptor and it will be tested with a bird on a microwave dry dummy load.
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