coax cable needed

[jsolorza]

made an antenna bracket, just maybe someone might have one lying around that they dont need. heres some pics

thanks jose

 

[Kejtar]

made an antenna bracket, just maybe someone might have one lying around that they dont need. heres some pics

thanks jose

length?

 

[5-90]

And what sort? I might have some RG-6/U lying about from the CATV install (rented a new house - previous tenant had DirectTV, and we had to redo the cable...)

 

[jsolorza]

sorry about 10 ft of cb coax for my xj

 

[5-90]

Looks like you're going to want RG-8 or RG-58 coax. RG-59 and RG-6 have an impedance of 75 ohms, and the CB wants 50 ohm impedance cable (which is satisfied neatly by the RG-8 or RG-58.)

I know it sounds picky - but you want a clean signal, you'll want the right cable. Just trying to help you (if you could use RG-6, I'd send you some for the shipping! I'm fairly sure I've got ten feet or better...)

 

[jsolorza]

5-90


i appreciate the offer, i was looking for something close by cause i'm going on a trip in a couple of weeks. so i just need something temporary.

thanks jose

 

[Kejtar]

5-90


i appreciate the offer, i was looking for something close by cause i'm going on a trip in a couple of weeks. so i just need something temporary.

thanks jose

Radio shack... 12 footers are cheap

 

[jsolorza]

i'll hit them up tommorow.
thanks delete please.

 

[Kejtar]

i'll hit them up tommorow.
thanks delete please.

why delete? someone else might have the same need in the future

 

[5-90]

5-90


i appreciate the offer, i was looking for something close by cause i'm going on a trip in a couple of weeks. so i just need something temporary.

thanks jose

No worries. Post to SoCal would take about a day or so - but with RF, it's just better to do it right from the off.

Check with Ham Radio Outlet - I think they're down there, and should have a decent quality RG-8 or RG-58 on hand (or know where you can get it.) Radio Shack carries mainly RG-59 and some RG-6 - and not that good anyhow - I'd rather use RS cable to tie down a load than anything else...

You should be able to find Ham Radio Outlet (and other radio supply houses) online.

 

[Kejtar]

No worries. Post to SoCal would take about a day or so - but with RF, it's just better to do it right from the off.

Check with Ham Radio Outlet - I think they're down there, and should have a decent quality RG-8 or RG-58 on hand (or know where you can get it.) Radio Shack carries mainly RG-59 and some RG-6 - and not that good anyhow - I'd rather use RS cable to tie down a load than anything else...

You should be able to find Ham Radio Outlet (and other radio supply houses) online.

RS does carry RG 58 And the HRO has dissapointed me twice as they never have the length I need in stock and I have to make my own...

 

[silverslk]

Also "The Solder Joint" in Tustin/Orange. One of the last few CB places.

 

[5-90]

RS does carry RG 58 And the HRO has dissapointed me twice as they never have the length I need in stock and I have to make my own...

Eh - shows how long it's been since I looked for cable at RS. For custom lengths, I'm used to making my own anyhow, so that's not any real trouble (I've worked in VVD too long...)

Besides, I'm sure there are other sources - those were just the first that leaped to mind.

 

[Captain Ron]

Looks like you're going to want RG-8 or RG-58 coax. RG-59 and RG-6 have an impedance of 75 ohms, and the CB wants 50 ohm impedance cable (which is satisfied neatly by the RG-8 or RG-58.)

I know it sounds picky - but you want a clean signal, you'll want the right cable. Just trying to help you (if you could use RG-6, I'd send you some for the shipping! I'm fairly sure I've got ten feet or better...)

9913, LMR, foil Heliax...

Or go home.

--ron