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Junior
Posted on Saturday, July 27, 2002 - 12:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
rg 8?
lmr 400 would be great but you can't hardly bend it...
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Dx431
Posted on Saturday, July 27, 2002 - 10:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
rg 8 and lmr 400 will work but are a bit bulky. mini 8 (rg8x) will work fine for most applications. rg8x is what i use and it works for me.
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Tech671
Posted on Saturday, July 27, 2002 - 10:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
For 500w and less Belden Mini8 is fine. Over that look at LMR240,CQ mini 8 flex.
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Jaymojave
Posted on Sunday, July 28, 2002 - 11:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Hello Junior:
I have use some surplus aircraft type coax for mobile use, its RG142, its a teflon type coax that is bullet proof. Same size as RG58. Lasts for years and years.

http://www.cablexperts.com/

The guys at Cable Experts carry it, its around 1.70 a foot. I have used this type coax for mobile use and its great.

Jay in the Mojave

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