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Crackerjack
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Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Saturday, July 17, 2004 - 3:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

What is the best cable length between the radio and the amp. or the radio and a meter?

Can a "short cord" work as well as 3 feet, 6 feet, what is the proper length that offers the best and most accurate signal/readings?
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Tech548
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Posted on Sunday, July 18, 2004 - 10:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Crackerjack

Yes. I have at times used as little as 18 inches with no ill effects. The next step up would be in increments as you mentioned. 3'-6'-9'-18' etc, etc, etc.

Jeff.
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Stogie
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Posted on Monday, July 19, 2004 - 12:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Crackerjack,

I think it varys from setup to setup. In my case I tried all different combo's from 1'3'6'9'12'18'. I found for my application 6' from radio to amp, 12' from amp to meter, and 18' from meter to antenna works best. I think it's best try everything :-)

Stogie 525
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Crackerjack
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Posted on Monday, July 19, 2004 - 9:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ah@ Science. I know what the books say, but it never seems to work out that way.

I would love to have an accirate watt meter, that I knew was reading the right place in the line.

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