Just got the new Sirio Gain Master to go on a 30' three leg tower with 8' mast. Radio is Kenwood TS-440s. I've been down for awhile and list everything in a wild fire that destroyed my shack and antenna. Want to get the best coax to replace this set up. Thanks
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What coax to use?
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Sounds like good stuff from what I just researched. What about length? I know these are stupid "green horn" questions, but I've been out of the radio business for a few years now. I used to run the old A99, but it burned like a match. Noticed decent reviews on the Sirio, and thought I'd try it. Thanks for the input!!!
What is the total length needed to reach your antenna? The Gain-Master cannot handle a bunch of power, so LMR400 might be an expensive over kill on a relatively "short" run.
I have the Gain-Master and really like it. I have a 50' run of Belden RG8X attached to mine.
I have the Gain-Master and really like it. I have a 50' run of Belden RG8X attached to mine.
This, unless you are making a very long run. On a permanent install I would run rg-213. It It is much more durable than rg-8 and costs about the same.
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LMR400 is only about a buck a foot. Not really that expensive, think it's good for 2100 watts at 30 Mhz.
I'm going to order 50' with pre installed and heat shrunk PL-259 for $70. Even if it is overkill, at least that coax will have no problems.