Re: New Coax Installation Question

Posted by Sally on July 25, 2001 at 15:22:12:
In Reply to: New Coax Installation Question posted by J. Scott Branscum on July 25, 2001 at 15:04:06:

PL259/SO239 connectors are good to about 400Mhz. RG6/RG8 exhibits a good bit of loss at 800Mhz and above. You really should consider using either 9913 or LMR-400. LMR-400 has .7db of per 100ft at 800Mhz. If your talking 80 feet your money will be WELL RETURNED with LMR-400. It costs slightly more than 9913 but you will be pleased especially if your interest is in 800Mhz and above.
Also don't cheap out on connectors either. Go with either F type, or N Type with a minimal amount of adapters. Remember each connection/adapter could cause up to 1db or more loss of signal. Also keep in mind 3db is HALF Signal! This is definitely why you want THE BEST COAX you can afford for 800Mhz listening and above.
Good luck.
Sally.

Follow Ups:

Re: Reply to Sally - Connectors? J. Scott Branscum 16:21:58 7/25/01 (2)

Re: Reply to Sally - Connectors? Jon 05:34:18 7/26/01 (0)

Re: Reply to Sally - Connectors? Sally 22:29:24 7/25/01 (0)

Re: Thank You, Sally J. Scott Branscum 16:19:43 7/25/01 (1)

Re: Thank You, Sally MIKE .T 20:25:14 7/25/01 (0)