Russ wrote:

Be careful of the power handling capabilities of thicknet coax removed
from service.

I'm not looking to run a kilowatt thru it. And I know that foam coax is
less capable
than solid coax. I'm only running 100W anyway.

Be aware also that it has been in place for up to
twenty-five years. You do know how thicknet is accessed don't you? A
hole is drilled in the insulation and braid. A device called a
"vampire tap" is then clamped around the cable. The tap has a probe
that (sometimes!) contacts the center conductor. That can't be good
for the characteristics of the cable when removed, or the
weather-proofing either.

I'm aware of vampire taps, and the cable I used had none. And the cable
has been indoors
all the time, and in good condition. I used to use it on 2m and it
worked well for that.

Stop being such a damn cheapskate and buy
some good, new coax.

Wouldn't be a true ham, then.... ;-)

Russ, KF4WXD and CCNP


73s