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Old October 8th 04, 05:09 PM
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Default Antenna cable question.

Hi
Cable in my mag antenna is too short.
Can I cut it in the middle and add some extension using isolating tape?
if yes, can I use any cable or has to be exactly the same as on antenna?
thanks
jazu


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Old October 9th 04, 08:21 AM
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ITs best to get a 'barrel connector' and another piece of coax with
connectors on both ends to lengthen the cable.

"jazu" 1 wrote in message ...
Hi
Cable in my mag antenna is too short.
Can I cut it in the middle and add some extension using isolating tape?
if yes, can I use any cable or has to be exactly the same as on antenna?
thanks
jazu




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Old October 13th 04, 05:16 PM
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Just get a piece of 50 ohm coax with pl connectors on both ends and connect
it to you antenna with a barrel connector.

"jazu" 1 wrote in message ...
Hi
Cable in my mag antenna is too short.
Can I cut it in the middle and add some extension using isolating tape?
if yes, can I use any cable or has to be exactly the same as on antenna?
thanks
jazu




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Old October 14th 04, 07:54 AM
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"Hal Rosser" wrote in message
t...
ITs best to get a 'barrel connector' and another piece of coax with
connectors on both ends to lengthen the cable.



Actually, it's best to replace the whole coax... no connections
in the middle. But, if that is not viable, the barrel connector
is certainly preferred to other options.

The idea of insulation tape is NOT a good one, too many possible
problems could result from it.


Regards,

Peter.
http://www.citizensband.radiouk.com/



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Old October 15th 04, 01:22 AM
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Right on!

Professor
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Just get a piece of 50 ohm coax with pl connectors on both ends and connect
it to you antenna with a barrel connector.

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