Jumper length

[Ziploc]

Guys , does the length of the cable matter as in you’ll lose or gain power or is it just for reflect issues. The jumper between amplifier and radio . Thank you all.

 

[ForestRunner98]

I have a 3” jumper that’s super lossy. From Palomar so one would think it’s pretty good. Nope my cheapo coax that came with a Workman meter is a ton better. I lost about 25w on the meter with that Palomar coax.

The JEFA 240 works really well for my set up. No measurable loss at all. Just my lamens findings. YMMV

 

[Ziploc]

I have a 3” jumper that’s super lossy. From Palomar so one would think it’s pretty good. Nope my cheapo coax that came with a Workman meter is a ton better. I lost about 25w on the meter with that Palomar coax.

The JEFA 240 works really well for my set up. No measurable loss at all. Just my lamens findings. YMMV

I’m running a 6’ with 8x with amphonel solder 259s no problem.

 

[fourstringburn]

You'll have a big power loss if the jumper doesn't reach the amp!

 

[9C1Driver]

You'll have a big power loss if the jumper doesn't reach the amp!

LOL that's the only way a 3 foot jumper will loose 25 watts.

 

[Ziploc]

You'll have a big power loss if the jumper doesn't reach the amp!

Hahahah

 

[NZ8N]

I have a 3” jumper

3" as in 3 inches? That's not very long, even if the amp were mounted directly under the radio (or above),it would take at least 5-6" between the PL259's to go from radio to amp input. I have had a few setups like this in the past.

Maybe you meant 3' or 3 feet.

 

[L2]

I’m running a 6’ with 8x with amphonel solder 259s no problem.

Same.

 

[ForestRunner98]

3" as in 3 inches? That's not very long, even if the amp were mounted directly under the radio (or above),it would take at least 5-6" between the PL259's to go from radio to amp input. I have had a few setups like this in the past.

Maybe you meant 3' or 3 feet.

Ha ha...just noticed!! 3ft jumper. My sausage fingers hit the wrong key. LOL

 

[Slowmover]

Ha ha...just noticed!! 3ft jumper. My sausage. LOL

3” will git ‘er dun some guys say. Tell that old girl, “well, I got mine, didn’t you git yours?”

 

[ForestRunner98]

3” will git ‘er dun some guys say. Tell that old girl, “well, I got mine, didn’t you git yours?”

 

[Sorin Schiop]

If you have the right tool it's super simple. By following the instructions without a tool, you are ready to go but it's not perfect.