Maximum Coax Length?

[Shadetree Mechanic]

Here is the thread that I was thinking about:

https://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/roof-mount-antenna-grounding.260308/#post-745580

 

[Grandpap]

I appreciate all the replies. Shadetree, you have given me a lot of information, and I had no idea this was such a process! You guys have been very helpful. I have decided to do a lot more research before committing to anything quickly. I'll keep you posted as to my progress.

 

[Tokin]

I appreciate all the replies. Shadetree, you have given me a lot of information, and I had no idea this was such a process! You guys have been very helpful. I have decided to do a lot more research before committing to anything quickly. I'll keep you posted as to my progress.

I was hoping you were closer to florida because i have about 1600 feet of 1/2" hatdline. Unfortunately its expensive to ship not to mention a pita.

 

[Keto]

Forgive me of my ignorance but what's hardline?

 

[BJ radionut]

https://broadcastconcepts.com/Heliax-Cable-1-2-Inch-Coax-RFS.html

 

[Keto]

https://broadcastconcepts.com/Heliax-Cable-1-2-Inch-Coax-RFS.html

Ahh, thanks for the info. Looks like some nice Coax.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Ahh, thanks for the info. Looks like some nice Coax.

At a couple bucks per foot and connectors costing up to $35 EACH you bet it is nice cable. LOL

 

[Keto]

At a couple bucks per foot and connectors costing up to $35 EACH you bet it is nice cable. LOL

Lol, even connectors are $35 a piece. $$$

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Lol, even connectors are $35 a piece. $$$

It really is NICE cable however but generally overkill for 11m. Commercial users use it on VHF and UHF because of it's low loss. I use it pretty much exclusively however in another lifetime I was in broadcasting and was able to source a bunch of used cable for free along with a bunch of connectors. Even the cheapest cable would have actually cost me more. LOL

 

[Keto]

It really is NICE cable however but generally overkill for 11m. Commercial users use it on VHF and UHF because of it's low loss. I use it pretty much exclusively however in another lifetime I was in broadcasting and was able to source a bunch of used cable for free along with a bunch of connectors. Even the cheapest cable would have actually cost me more. LOL

That sounds like it was a great opportunity at the time, it's nice when those things happen in a life

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

That sounds like it was a great opportunity at the time, it's nice when those things happen in a life

Yeah I am usually at the OTHER end of the stick.

 

[Keto]

Yeah I am usually at the OTHER end of the stick.

I hear that.

 

[SIX-SHOOTER]

Okay. What would you recommend for another option? What do others normally do when bringing coax from the tower into the house?

I currently have (10) antennas & at least (4) more going up soon & all of them have a Barrel Connector on the cable coming out of my shack wall for a quick disconnect at that point.Same with my rotor cable.If lightning strikes I want it to remain outside of my home perion not just my shack.

SIX-SHOOTER

 

[BJ radionut]

https://www.mikeholt.com/instructor2/img/product/pdf/17LED-1498-sample.pdf

Introduction to Article 810—Radio and Television Satellite Equipment This article covers transmitter and receiver (antenna) equipment—and the wiring and cabling associated with that equipment.

Article 810 contains the installation requirements for the wiring of television and radio receiving equipment, such as digital satellite receiving equipment for television signals and amateur/citizen band radio equipment, antennas

 

[BJ radionut]

https://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/Products.html