75 Ohms - It's Not Just For TV Anymore
 

On Aug 14, 3:13*pm, m II wrote:
Dave wrote:
I've tried manipulating my twin lead cable into that configuration, to
no avail. The best I can get is something resembling a double helix. If
I leave it twisted like that, it may have genetic ramifications.

For parallel lines it's diameter v distance. *Common zip cord is ca. 75
Ohms.

Now, I've always been led to believe that a ratio is a unit less
quantity. I get the feeling that some length of cable is needed here to
get an ohmic value.

- Perhaps something approaching infinity?
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- mike (easy as falling off a Log) II

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