aircom coax?
Aircom is one of several low loss lines I have used over the years in
amateur satellite operations. Others have included 9913, LMR-400,
Buryflex, etc. They all have worked fine, as long as you install the
connectors properly, avoid sharp bends which can cause the center
conductor to migrate, and do some basic waterproofing.
For instance, the original 9913 had a bad reputation of having water
run out the end. I saw it happen in a digipeater installation.
Recently, I took down some which had been in place for 20 years.
Testing with a Bird, I found that it still met specs, and not a drop
of water.
My current usage is LMR-400 to the rotators and preamps except for
some hardline used on 1268 MHz, LMR-400-Ultrafex from there to the
antennas. If I need to add another line, I will probably use Aircom,
because there is a roll in the barn. I would not buy more, not that
it is bad, but that there are other equivalent options which are less
expensive. One consideration might be UV resistance, which is not a
factor where I live. Of course, the slight difference in attenuation
may be more important as the run gets longer.
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Alan
WA4SCA
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