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Old July 19th 04, 10:41 PM
Frank Gilliland
 
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On Mon, 19 Jul 2004 14:30:11 GMT,
wrote in :

you might be using cheap coax

(never use foam!

foam diaelectric is actually the better coax. it's velocity factor is
higher, less loss.
ron



The velocity factor has nothing to do with performance, and the
difference in loss is insignificant unless you plan on running several
hundred feet. What -is- significant is that foam is easily ruined by
mild heat, moderate bending or crimping, and humidity that gets
trapped inside. Foam is a poor choice for mobile installations.





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