R200SW,
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While RG-8 and RG-58 are good Coax Cables for Amateur Hams to
use as RF High Frequency Antenna Transmission "Feed" Lines.
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Shortwave Listeners do not 'require' the Power Handling
Capability of Amateurs and could use a Coax Cable that is
designed with more Shielding for Greater Noise Reduction
as a Shortwave Listener's (SWL) Antenna Feed-in-Line.
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RG-6/U Quad-Shield Coaxial Cable is "Good Stuff" for
the Money and is Readily Available.
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RG-6/U Quad-Shield Coax Cable
http://www.hometech.com/techwire/coax.html#rg6
http://www.broadbandutopia.com/coaxial.html
http://www.smarthome.com/8527.html
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How To - Strip Coax Cable
http://www.swhowto.com/CoaxStrip.htm
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How To - Install "F" Connectors
http://www.interstateelectronics.com.../coaxterm.html
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ADAPTERS - Add "F" Connector to PL-259 Plug Adapter -or-
a 75 Ohm to 300 Ohm Matching Transformer to make the
'connection' to your Radio's External Antenna Input.
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* "F" Jack to PL-259 Plug (SO-239 Adapter)
RadioShack Catalog # 278-258
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* "F" Jack to Mini-Phone Plug Adapter
RadioShack Catalog # 278-267
RadioShack Catalog # 278-257
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* Right-Angle "F" Adapter
RadioShack Catalog # 278-305
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iane ~ RHF
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