i don't know what 'RG' itself stands for, but the numbers describe different
'types' of cables... not necessarily construction or size.

and no, all rg8's are definately not the same. what type of cable you want
to use depends on the impedance, length needed, frequencies to be used,
acceptable loss, and also flexibility, weather resistance, and power
handling capability for transmitting... and then of course the big factor,
cost.



"Bob D." wrote in message
m...
I'm about to put up a V2000 6m/2m/70cm antenna. I've used 9913 in the past
for 2m, but it's awfully stiff and expensive. I'm thinking of going with
RG8 or a variant of RG8. Are they all the same? I want to minimize loss of
course. Recommendations?

BTW, what does the RG number signify anyway? The size? The construction?

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Bob Donahue
ND9B