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    Coax Racommendation

    I had someone give me a beam antenna that I will pick up when I get back to dry land. I don't have a base radio yet. I was thinking about running the wire from the antenna to my mobile in the truck by disconnecting from my FireStik and using using a SWR meter/ antenna tuner as a connector to the base coax. Currently running RG-58A/U coax in the truck. I was wondering what coax is recommended for a base, and I want to get one that I won't have to replace when I get a base radio. Thanks in advance!

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    Times microwave lmr 400 should do the trick. Good quality coax. And it is made to handle the elements

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    This is what you need...Same spec's as LMR 400, just cheaper.
    http://www.air802.com/CA400-coax-by-...to-lmr400.html


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    Times Microwave Only as far as the company. Depending on need, LMR-400 is great for house, or LMR-240 for the car. But do same research can beat any type of coax that Times Microwave Makes in durability and RF insulation.
    RCI-2950DX, 1978 Cobra 148 GTL Taiwan, SHURE526T MIC, Tug-8 With Astatic 10 DA Head, Astatic 575M6, ASTRON 70/20 AMP POWER SUPPLIES, IMAX 2000 W GROUND PLANE KIT. TIMES MICROWAVE LMR-400 COAX, RF CHOKES. DIAMOND SWR/POWER INLINE METER. 250 of Sea Level Under Me. Recent World Radio Member.

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    how long will your coax run be and how much power will you be pushing ?

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    Gonna run 100' of coax. Radio swings 60 watts and amp throws 500 watts.

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    Lmr400, times microwave JMO

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    Quote Originally Posted by southernredneck1 View Post
    Gonna run 100' of coax. Radio swings 60 watts and amp throws 500 watts.
    for that length and power you'd be fine with quality 8X , nothing wrong with spending more if you want the warm fuzzy feeling and bragging rights . since you're looking at a beam i'll suggest NOT getting coax with solid center conductor since it will break over time , use something with a stranded center to allow the antenna to turn on a rotor without damaging the coax . it's also much easier to work with when installing it .

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    Quote Originally Posted by southernredneck1 View Post
    Gonna run 100' of coax. Radio swings 60 watts and amp throws 500 watts.
    Yes, in my opinion power does make different, but if going to run 500 watts or more worth it for the "Real Times Microwave Coax" LMR-400. It will help with loss of power thru the run but most import will help with RF issues in your own house as well as neighbors. Don't want to be coming thru neighbors computer, phone, TV or anytype of wireless items. I know alot of people who went for the knock-off coax of the Real Times Microwave and they were sorry in end with splashing on their own house and neighbors.

    PS - Just go to their website and do some research and you will know what I am talking about, even know spec's are same on knock-off's, not same materials used in the making.
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    Good coax and antenna and a five dollar radio can sound good. Cheap coax and antenna and a $1000 radio will sound like shit. LMR-400 Times microwave is worth the money.
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