Good Cable

[xe2jeg]

What will be a good coax cable to use un a Disconne Diamond Antenna and a scanner for 40 to 50 Ft?

Thanks.

 

[Attackron]

RG58u is the normal but I use LMR400 has a very low loss ratio

 

[k8mcn]

LMR400 spend a little more-ya wont regret it====perfect for the 50 ft run

 

[xe2jeg]

Thanks for your help. I will go with the LMR400.

Ed.

 

[Taloniilm]

Good source for LMR 400

I got mine here, very satisified with their service and price...
http://www.bizsyscon.com/

 

[Ghost4658]

lmr400 ?

 

[n8emr]

RG6 would be as good as lmr and would be cheaper.

 

[prcguy]

Where do you get your data to make a statement like this? I find RG6 listed specs showing it has about twice the loss as LMR400 and thats not including the extra loss incurred from the 50 to 75ohm mismatch. For example, LMR400 is rated at 3.9dB loss @ 900MHz where several mfrs rate their RG6 around 7dB loss @ 900MHz.
RG6 is an ok choice for the budget minded as long as you understand its a compromise.
If you want to get the most performance out of your 50ohm antenna system, LMR400 is the best commercially available low loss 50ohm cable for the $. For Scantennas and other 75ohm antennas with F connectors, CATV foam dielectric RG-11 is not far behind LMR400 and its cheap. Not to be confused with mil spec RG-11 with braided copper shield and solid polyethylene dielectric.
prcguy

RG6 would be as good as lmr and would be cheaper.