Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #512
From: <ReganRanch@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Coax selection
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1998 10:57:06 EDT
To: <lancair.list@olsusa.com>
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In a message dated 98-09-12 00:06:45 EDT, you write:

<< Is there any compelling reason why I should not go to my local Radio Shack
 store and buy x number of feet of Tandy RG58 cable and then move on to the
 next project? >>

I would recommend the Belden RG58A/U as the best for most AC applications. It
has low loss and a stranded core. Remember that coax is more like pipe than
wire so you should avoid sharp bends, kinks and pinches.

Stay away from RS as it has an undetermined pedigree.


Brent
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