RG-316 to RG-58 connector
 

Anybody know what connector I need to connect RG-316 to the PL-259 or go
direct to the rigs SO-239? Any help will be appreciated by me and
another ham. We are using the RG-316 for mobile installation because
it's easy to snake thru small spaces.

Dale, K9VUJ
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Anybody know what connector I need to connect RG-316 to the PL-259 or
go direct to the rigs SO-239? Any help will be appreciated by me and
another ham. We are using the RG-316 for mobile installation because
it's easy to snake thru small spaces.


Its also awful small diameter. I can't help but wonder what the losses
are for that.... gotta be worse than RG58, maybe?

If snaking coax in tight spaces is your concern, I'd at least look at
the Motorola white Teflon cable used a lot currently for commercial mobile
installations. It has the physical attributes of the RG316, but is a
little bit bigger, thus a bit lower loss. I don't recall the generic
type number, but a Google search should turn up something under Motorola
White Teflon coax. Connectors are more readily available for this than
what you have.


Ed

Anybody know what connector I need to connect RG-316 to the PL-259 or
go direct to the rigs SO-239? Any help will be appreciated by me and
another ham. We are using the RG-316 for mobile installation because
it's easy to snake thru small spaces.


Its also awful small diameter. I can't help but wonder what the losses
are for that.... gotta be worse than RG58, maybe?

If snaking coax in tight spaces is your concern, I'd at least look at
the Motorola white Teflon cable used a lot currently for commercial mobile
installations. It has the physical attributes of the RG316, but is a
little bit bigger, thus a bit lower loss. I don't recall the generic
type number, but a Google search should turn up something under Motorola
White Teflon coax. Connectors are more readily available for this than
what you have.


Ed

In article ,
"Ed G." wrote:

Anybody know what connector I need to connect RG-316 to the PL-259 or
go direct to the rigs SO-239? Any help will be appreciated by me and
another ham. We are using the RG-316 for mobile installation because
it's easy to snake thru small spaces.


Its also awful small diameter. I can't help but wonder what the losses
are for that.... gotta be worse than RG58, maybe?

If snaking coax in tight spaces is your concern, I'd at least look at
the Motorola white Teflon cable used a lot currently for commercial mobile
installations. It has the physical attributes of the RG316, but is a
little bit bigger, thus a bit lower loss. I don't recall the generic
type number, but a Google search should turn up something under Motorola
White Teflon coax. Connectors are more readily available for this than
what you have.


Ed

One hundred watts is the most power I'll be running. I will check out
the other Motorola cable you mention, thanks.

73
Dale, K9VUJ
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In article ,
"Ed G." wrote:

Anybody know what connector I need to connect RG-316 to the PL-259 or
go direct to the rigs SO-239? Any help will be appreciated by me and
another ham. We are using the RG-316 for mobile installation because
it's easy to snake thru small spaces.


Its also awful small diameter. I can't help but wonder what the losses
are for that.... gotta be worse than RG58, maybe?

If snaking coax in tight spaces is your concern, I'd at least look at
the Motorola white Teflon cable used a lot currently for commercial mobile
installations. It has the physical attributes of the RG316, but is a
little bit bigger, thus a bit lower loss. I don't recall the generic
type number, but a Google search should turn up something under Motorola
White Teflon coax. Connectors are more readily available for this than
what you have.


Ed

One hundred watts is the most power I'll be running. I will check out
the other Motorola cable you mention, thanks.

73
Dale, K9VUJ
--

One hundred watts is the most power I'll be running. I will check
out the other Motorola cable you mention, thanks.


I didn't see the power rating of that cable you described, but it
sounded like RG-188 type also. I suggest you go to:

http://www.belden.com and check the catalog for 50 ohm transmission
line. There were several Teflon jacketed cables there that I think would
be a better choice. Or stop by a two way radio dealer and ask about the
Motorola white Teflon jacketed cable they should be aware of. Perhaps
they might have an extra un-used length for you?


Ed

One hundred watts is the most power I'll be running. I will check
out the other Motorola cable you mention, thanks.


I didn't see the power rating of that cable you described, but it
sounded like RG-188 type also. I suggest you go to:

http://www.belden.com and check the catalog for 50 ohm transmission
line. There were several Teflon jacketed cables there that I think would
be a better choice. Or stop by a two way radio dealer and ask about the
Motorola white Teflon jacketed cable they should be aware of. Perhaps
they might have an extra un-used length for you?


Ed