R: [amsat-bb] RG-6 cable losses at 145Mhz

["i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs@xxxxxx>]

Hi Joe,

>From the AMPHENOL catalog:

RG-6 nominal attenuation dB/100 Ft

2.7 dB at 100 MHz
4.2 dB at 200 MHz
6.4 dB at 400 MHz

73" de i8CVS Domenico


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Joe W2KJ <w2kj@earthlink.net>
To: <amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org>
Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 5:14 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] RG-6 cable losses at 145Mhz


> I am considering using a 50ft run of RG-6 type coax between my
> AO-40 downconverter and IC910H,  primarily since this cable is
> easily available locally and comes with F connectors already
> attached.
> 
> I haven't been able to find out what the losses for a 50ft run
> of RG-6 would be.  So am wondering if this cable type would be
> satisfactory for my requirement or will it present too much
> loss for the system.
> 
> See you on AO40 in the coming days.
> 
>                                 73, Joe W2KJ
> 
> 
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