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Coax Question
- Thread starter Big Dog
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If you can't use RG-8, RG-213, etc. the smaller mini RG-8 should work, I have run about 800 watts with mini 8 before.
If you can't use RG-8, RG-213, etc. the smaller mini RG-8 should work, I have run about 800 watts with mini 8 before.
Thanks Park, I definetly check that out.
Lou,
There are a couple of things that you should keep in mind about what coax you use. Unless for some specific reason, the characteristic impedance ought to be the same as the 'rest' of the antenna system, typically 50 ohms. It ought to be able to handle the power being used. At 250-300 watts, that's almost anything larger than about 3/16 inch in diameter (not the best way of gauging it, but close enough). And it ought to physically 'fit' in the space available. If it'll do all that, it'll be just fine. If it won't do all that, it's time to rethink how and/or where you're going to put that antenna.
From what you describe, the thing to work 'around' is making sharp bends in the coax, just not a good idea with any coax. It also sounds like drilling visible holes isn't an option, so how about 'hiding' one'a them holes for the coax to go through? Probably a viable solution if enough imagination is applied to it, sort of.
Good luck with it!
- 'Doc
There are a couple of things that you should keep in mind about what coax you use. Unless for some specific reason, the characteristic impedance ought to be the same as the 'rest' of the antenna system, typically 50 ohms. It ought to be able to handle the power being used. At 250-300 watts, that's almost anything larger than about 3/16 inch in diameter (not the best way of gauging it, but close enough). And it ought to physically 'fit' in the space available. If it'll do all that, it'll be just fine. If it won't do all that, it's time to rethink how and/or where you're going to put that antenna.
From what you describe, the thing to work 'around' is making sharp bends in the coax, just not a good idea with any coax. It also sounds like drilling visible holes isn't an option, so how about 'hiding' one'a them holes for the coax to go through? Probably a viable solution if enough imagination is applied to it, sort of.
Good luck with it!
- 'Doc
I already have the wires just trying to save some $,ThanksCan you use a larger size/diameter coax between radio and amplifier? As long as it is the right impedance, sure. Not much point to it, but certainly possible.
- 'Doc
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@ heartbreaker3473:Hello gentlemen and Ladies. I have the dreaded RCI-2990 receive issue where my radio gets distorted when people get close to my location. I found the C90 Capacitor, but I can not for the life of me find the C89 capacitor. Can or does anyone have a picture of the exact location of C89 ? Thank you in advance, Wes
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@ AudioShockwav:Wes, it's better if you start a thread on the main forum, more people are going to see your question.
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@ heartbreaker3473:I put it in the general disscution help area and started a new thread. Thank you for letting me know.