[BC] RG-8

[Mark Humphrey]

I usually spend a little more and use LMR-400-DB, which is flooded
with silicone grease.   This assures that the braid won't absorb water
if the jacket happens to get nicked.   Current price in 500 foot
quantities is about 75 cents/foot.

Mark


On Thu, Apr 3, 2008 at 2:31 AM, tony dinkel <tonydinkel47 at hotmail.com> wrote:
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>  Agree with the LMR comment.  I am using LMR-400 cable where ever I would spec RG-8 or 213 now.  RG-214 is mandatory for more critical situations that involve flexing or full duplex mode.  And if you think 214 is expensive, try RG-393.  A customer had me replace all of his jumpers in a tx rack not too long ago.  Really expensive and stiff stuff but its double shielded, silver plated everything and teflon dielectric.  Not good for areas with UV exposure though, unless you give it a good 50% overlap wrap with Scotch 88.  Done that too but not for a run to a tower!
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