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Default RG-8X {50 Ohm} Coaxial Cable the Better Feed-in-lIne for ShortwaveRadio Listener (SWL) Antennas ?

On Dec 31, 12:03*pm, dxAce wrote:
David wrote:
dxAce wrote:


David wrote:


RHF wrote:
On Dec 31, 9:17 am, msg wrote:
RHF wrote:


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Extra Protection* for the Buried Coax Cable can be obtained
by using Half-Inch (1/2") Black Polyethylene Drip Water Tubing
{Hose} as an added Layer of Protection for Buried Coax Cable
against damage from Plants, Tree Roots and Animals.
I have coax running through 1 1/2" PVC buried at 2 feet but
be advised that you must provide a means of draining condensation
or include desiccants or provide dry air flow to avoid water
in your cables. *In my case, I periodically blow out the pipe
with compressed air and also have a 1 inch per foot grade to
encourage drainage to one end where the water can then be
extracted (blown out).


Regards,


Michael
MSG - Good Advise. ~ RHF
*.
Belden makes a Direct Burial RG-8X, 7808 I think. *Times Microwave also
has LMR-240DB. *Good luck buying a couple hundred feet.



- - - http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/cable/coax.html

- - - See #2247. It's what dxAce uses!

- - Check the specs vs Belden 7808 or TM LMR-240

- But that stuff isn't what dxAce uses!

RG-8X {50 Ohm} Coaxial Cable the Better Feed-in-lIne
for Shortwave Radio Listener (SWL) Antennas ?

OK - This Is The "Stuff" That 'DX Ace' Uses ! ~ RHF

Universal-Radio P/N #2247 = RG-8X {Mini-8} Coaxial Cable
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/cable/2247.html
+ Black - Non-Contaminating - Flexible Jacket.
+ Stranded Copper Center Conductor [16 AWG - 19sx29g]
+ Foam Dielectric
+ Braid Bare Copper Outer Conductor 98% Coverage
+ OD : 0.242" {Mini as in Small OD less than a 1/4"}
-$- Price per Foot : 29¢ - That's a Low Price

NOTE - Universal-Radio P/N #2247 RG-8X appears to be
equivalent to Belden 9258 (RG-8X or Mini-8) Coax Cable.
http://www.wehaveparts.com/pages/belden/9258.pdf

Universal-Radio States : RG-8X is our most popular Coaxial
Cable. It is a favorite for Shortwave Receiving Antennas.

READY MADE CABLE ASSEMBLIES :
Universal-Radio P/N #0515 - Pre-Assembled RG-8X Coaxial Cable
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/cable/cable.html
100 Foot Length with PL-259 Plugs on both Ends Price : $29.95*
-Note- Considering the 29¢ per Foot Price you get the Two PL-259
Plugs Installed - Sounds like a Deal to me.
* This 100 Feet of RG-8X Coax Cable is a competitive Price
with 100 Feet of Quad-Shield RG-6 Coax Cable at WalMart
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=7811235
for $33 which is 33 Cents per Foot.

MORE - Universal-Radio Coax Cable Info {Links} :
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/cable/coax.html
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal.../coaxperf.html
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...erf.html#atten

INFO - More Info on RG-8X {Mini} Coax Cable
http://www.bellscb.com/products/acce...RG-8X_coax.htm
9091 - http://www.therfc.com/coax.htm
RG8X - http://www.davisrf.com/ham1/coax.htm
9258 - http://www.wehaveparts.com/pages/belden_cable.htm

HOW TO - Fit a PL-259 Plug to RG8X Coaxial Cable.
http://tinyurl.com/2w2vj7

eBay - Buying Belden Coax Cable - Beware ! -by- KC9EOA
http://tinyurl.com/329nrt


co ax ialy yours - iane and a short wave good bye ~ RHF {pomkia}