AMSAT members, and LEO satellite antenna builders:
K5OE's article in the January / February 1999 issue of The AMSAT Journal shows RG-62/U used in the construction of the 'Texas Potato Masher' antenna for LEO satellites.
Article can be found here: http://members.aol.com/k5oe/tpm.htm
RG-62/U was used for many years as the physical media between IBM cluster controllers (3174/3274) and 3270 terminals. So this cable was very common is IBM data centers until past decade as mainframe access has moved from IBM's SNA to open standard LAN technologies. RG-62/U 93 ohm coaxial cable (95% braid coverage) being sold in 100 and 250 foot spools. TOM NURMI 15145 SE 180th STREET WEIRSDALE, FL 32195
eBay item number: 290164663358.
As with all eBay auctions -- make your own determination of seller (I do not know or endorse this eBay auction or seller)
w9gb
I have a 500 ft roll of "Wonderful" brand RG-62A/U in the garage that I picked up somewhere. For anyone that needs a piece, just send to my QRZ address an appropriate SASE and I will return a 10 ft piece of this coax for free. If so moved, you can include a donation to AMSAT or send one directly to Martha. I don't expect 50 requests, but when I get to 30 or so I'll warn everyone I'm running out.
73, Drew KO4MA
You may also------ Original Message ----- From: "Greg Beat" gregory.beat@comcast.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 2:54 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Large quantity of RG-62/U on eBay
AMSAT members, and LEO satellite antenna builders:
K5OE's article in the January / February 1999 issue of The AMSAT Journal shows RG-62/U used in the construction of the 'Texas Potato Masher' antenna for LEO satellites.
Article can be found here: http://members.aol.com/k5oe/tpm.htm
RG-62/U was used for many years as the physical media between IBM cluster controllers (3174/3274) and 3270 terminals. So this cable was very common is IBM data centers until past decade as mainframe access has moved from IBM's SNA to open standard LAN technologies. RG-62/U 93 ohm coaxial cable (95% braid coverage) being sold in 100 and 250 foot spools. TOM NURMI 15145 SE 180th STREET WEIRSDALE, FL 32195
eBay item number: 290164663358.
As with all eBay auctions -- make your own determination of seller (I do not know or endorse this eBay auction or seller)
w9gb
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