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Old February 5th 05, 10:07 PM
Bill
 
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jimbo wrote:
How many of the eight runs do you use at one time? And I guess the
other runs are spares? Did you consider conduit, so you could replace
cables if required rather than spare runs?

Thanks, jimbo

Bill wrote:

jimbo wrote:

I am building a new house. I need two coax runs inside the house


for

two uses. First, for 2 meter, 440 MHz dual band. Second for 2-30


MHz

HF. I am considering using RG213/U for both runs. I know this coax


is

suitable for 440 MHz on runs less than 100 feet. Would there be any
problems for the 2 meter or HF using this coax? Or are there any
suggestions for this project?

Thanks, jimbo


I did the same thing when I put in the ham shack but I ran 8 runs of
LMR400 cable and also two runs of 8 conductor cable for rotor's.
The outside panel is under the eve of the house and I have another
panel on the wall of the shack.
Tye LMR 400 Ultra Flex is what I used.



I have seven antennas up right now so there is only one spare run and
one spare run for a rotator.
I would guess conduit would be ok but for what I have it's not needed.
I can replace a run here by soldering the center and outer shield to the
new piece and pull it through with out any problems, if the cables had
been run other than the way they are now then conduit would have made
things easier.