rg58 or rg59

[vette78]

Hi, I'm new to scanning and am putting an antenna outside, I am using a bearcat mobile scanner in the house and it calls for rg58 cable, if i use rg59 instead will there be a problem the cable run will be about 45 feet overall. Thanks for the help.

 

[knightrider]

Many are using the RG-59 without any problems. On my scanners, and receivers, I use it myself. On my transceivers, I use 50 ohm coax, depending on the frequency, determines which 50 ohm coax I use.
Knightrider...

 

[vette78]

thank you knightrider

thank you for the resoponse knightrider, you were the only one who helped me on this. Maybe my question was too basic for the others but I did not know the answer and once again I thank you for taking the time to answer my question and for helping me.