RG-8X vs. RG-8U coax? - WorldwideDX Radio Forum
WEBFeb 11, 2008. 6,690. 417. 0. Jan 7, 2011. #2. rg-8x is 1/4'' and rg-8u is 1/2'', big difference. I use the rg-8u on my base and you can beat a mule to death with it and still talk dx so you must be thinking of rg58u which is nearly the same size as 8x with a lower power handling capability. Get some rg-8u or 213 and that'll last for many years.
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WEBMar 13, 2012 · 3,480. 1,470. 173. england. Jan 25, 2020. #5. stock power through 1000ft of rg58 would be terrible even rg8 would be very lossy, with that length coax you will measure a low vswr at the radio even when the vswr is high, that tv coax must be good stuff.
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WEBFeb 17, 2003 · United Kingdom. Jan 9, 2011. #17. Channel Jumper said: One thing to remember is that RG 8U wire is only rated at about 50 watts maximum and when you raise the transmit power up around 100 watts the dielectric in the center tends to melt and it doesn't hold up very good. RG 8U wire is maybe 1/4 inch in diameter max and not half inch.
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WEBJul 28, 2013 · 20 feet of RG-8X: 1.6 dB or 16.8% in losses. 20 feet of LMR-240: 1.0 dB or 10.9% in losses. I know there are those that obsess over losses, but even the largest difference between the coax types shown in the 70 cm ham band won't make enough of a difference that you would notice it.
is a solid core rg8u coax or a stranded core better
WEBApr 5, 2006 · The rf travels on the surface of the conductor rather than through it. I had asked a question in regards to a certain coax being copper clad and he knowing much more than myself explained it well. I'll try to find the thread. It's a good learning.
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WEBJul 3, 2008 · Years ago I used RG-8 on my base, but found out that the shielding and insulation were breaking down and the coax coating decomposing in the direct sun of SoCal. Upgraded all my coax runs to a better quality coax that I wouldn't have to mess with for a long time. All of the coax runs going up the hill are 100-130' so …
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WEBMay 28, 2013 · Nova Scotia,Canada. May 27, 2013. #3. paws264 said: I am not sure that I understand the problem but, I would cut off 9 feet of it, put PL-259's on it and test it into a 50 ohm dummy load; you should read 1.0 to 1 SWR on your meter. Test OK, then go to the other end of the coax run and repeat the procedure again.
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WEBMar 27, 2012 · Some use coax too. Depends on the type of antenna and if a balun is needed too. I use Belden and LMR and nothing less when it comes to coax. Best to use the Belden or LMR RG-8 coax TYPE for UHF/VHF. On the HF band though, I use Belden 9913/RG-8 type and LMR-240/RG-58 type. RG-213 is a TYPE of coax. It is a military spec coax. Many different ...
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WEBSep 16, 2009 · That might require a form 10" in diameter to accomadate that much coax the size of RG8/U or 213. This is quite the opposite from what ARRL Antenna Handbook suggest 6' feet of RG8/U with 6-8 turns for 21 thru 28 mhz. ARRL also suggest 20'+ feet of RG8/U to be used for 75-80 meters.
difference between rg/8u vs. rg/8u type - WorldwideDX Radio …
WEBDec 1, 2008 · Nov 6, 2008. #2. The designation "RG-8/U" describes a particular type of coaxial cable that was once used extensively by the US military. It had to meet some very stringent quality requirements, and it was the best 50-ohm cable for applications up to 1 KW available for many years. Now, however, the military uses RG-213/U (same size, same ...