rj6 satellite cable

[scott99cobra99]

can you use standard satellite/ tv cable coax for an antenna coax?

i have a ton of this stuff...i'm running a cobra 2000gtl, eagle 500watt linear and a 56 in steel whip antenna...i know it sounds odd, but if i can use it iwant to ....im trying to save money..<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT="">

thanks

scott


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[Jay in the Mojave]

Hello Scott99 Cobra99:



The problem with RG-6 Coax is that the shield can not be soldered, from my experiences. So that left me to buy a Crimping Tool and Crimp on the Cable TV Connectors, called "F" type connectors. Radio Shack has them.



I bought the Adapters that convert the F type connection to a PL-259. But the F type connector, and adapter only impressed me as a receive type use, not looking like it would take any heat or high power.



I use the RG-6 Coax on my scanner, works great.



Jay in the Mojave


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