Is there any problem in series connecting two different types of 50 ohm coax cable?
As an example I have 25 feet of RG-8\U. I need to extend the length to an antenna
75 feet away. I want to use 50 feet of LMR-400 connected in series with the RG-8\U
to reach the antenna. Both are 50 ohm but they are constructed differently and have
different velocity factors, etc. Would this cause reflected energy and a higher SWR at the
connection point? Or any other problems.
My current application is 10 meter 28MHz. However I may want to use VHF 145MHz
and UHF 440 MHz dual band in the future. Money is a factor so I want to utilize as
much of what I have on hand.
As an example I have 25 feet of RG-8\U. I need to extend the length to an antenna
75 feet away. I want to use 50 feet of LMR-400 connected in series with the RG-8\U
to reach the antenna. Both are 50 ohm but they are constructed differently and have
different velocity factors, etc. Would this cause reflected energy and a higher SWR at the
connection point? Or any other problems.
My current application is 10 meter 28MHz. However I may want to use VHF 145MHz
and UHF 440 MHz dual band in the future. Money is a factor so I want to utilize as
much of what I have on hand.