[BC] RG-8

[Bob Groome]

This begs a question:

What is the power rating for RG8? Will it handlle
1.5 kW 1 kw 100% Modulated) and a little for
safety in case there is a VSWR? My old books
don't have plane RG8. A little math says you'd
have about 225 volts of RF for 1,000 watts and
4.45 amps. I seem to recall that the coax is good
to 500 volts. Maybe it's the PL259 that has the
voltage limit. But I sure remember RG8 running
very warm at 1000 watts.

Thoughts?
Bob
--- Ron Youvan <ka4inm at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:

> > Where does Belden 9913F fit into this
> discussion?
> 
>    With low VHF losses, it requires special
> connectors and
> is notorious for being very difficult to keep
> moisture out
> of, in outdoor (antenna end) environments. (at
> the connector/s)
> -- 
>     Ron  KA4INM - What this nation needs is
>                   a good five dollar cigar!
>

Bob Groome 

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