rg-58u coaxial cable

[swrvninmypala]

Can anybody tell me if this cable is worth any use? RG-58U Coaxial cable?

 

[captclint]

Can anybody tell me if this cable is worth any use? RG-58U Coaxial cable?

It all depends on how long it is, and what frequencies you are trying to get. A very general rule of thumb is 50feet or less is OK for VHF and UHF, but may cause enough loss at 800 mhz to be noticed. A better choice is RG-6. Not much more expensive

 

[swrvninmypala]

It all depends on how long it is, and what frequencies you are trying to get. A very general rule of thumb is 50feet or less is OK for VHF and UHF, but may cause enough loss at 800 mhz to be noticed. A better choice is RG-6. Not much more expensive

its left over from the radio shack mag mount that i bought. its just the cable, no antenna. probably will use for VHF and UHF.

 

[gewecke]

Sure,RG 58u is great for tying your trunk closed when you can't find a bungie cord,lol!
N9ZAS

 

[ILMRadioMan]

Ditto above....58 is great for short runs, even on 800.

I usually dont go over 20 ft for 800 if I dont have to.