I have received different responses from numerous people and all of the answers conflict one another. Question: How much RF power (wattage) can...
For the pictured test case at 14.1MHz, does changing coax length L effect SWR seen by the rig? Yes or No? [ATTACH]
There are many different types of RF or coax cable connectors available. But what are they and what are their different characteristics. The...
In looking around my shop to see what "surplus" wire I have in enough length to use for a fan dipole, I have several hundred feet of RG58 on a...
So I have moved and installing my old antennas out doors was way but now I need to get 2 lines of coax in the house most of my set up is stealth I...
So from some of the diagrams I've seen, it looks like one connection of a ladder line connects to the feed point of the coax while the other...
Hi Guys First, an easy one: I would like a recommendation on which type/brand of coax to use on all my cable runs (all < 150'). When I put up...
Antenna rebuild time: My Western HF 10 having been rebuilt after eight years now has a new feeder IE 450 ohm as it should. The 450 ohm feeder...
I'm interested in adding a balun to a portable dipole and doing some before and after measurements to confirm there is a reduction in whatever...
I recently discovered segmented dipoles. They're popular with SOTA activators and I hope to join their ranks later this summer. I'd like to...
I purchased a $20 crimp too from Amazon that has a small hex that is supposedly for the center pin to my BNC Crimp connector to RG58. The size is...
OK, fellow hams, please tell me why I can't figure out what is probably something simple. I have an HF hex beam that I have used for 5 years. I...
Hi all I am planning to install a 44 foot doublet fed by 300 ohm ladder line into a 1:1 or 4:1 balun and a remote tuner. The antenna is at the...
Hello fellow Hams! I'm wondering of any good websites to purchase coax cable (ex. RG58, by the foot, without connectors) as well as purchase RF...
Good morning, I'm sure this is a repeat question but I've been digging around for several hours and can't seem to find a solid answer. I'm in...
I have an interesting problem and would like ideas from the ham community. I recently bought some Jetstream JT2015F RG 8/U 671704 Low Loss Foam...
I'm changing most of my coaxes from lossy RG-8X to something much better. I will buy a bulk amount and put on my own connectors. Longest run I'd...
After getting some decent antennas, I've been looking to get off my RG-8X coax and into something better. I didn't know how lossy it was until I...
I just put up a previously owned Mosley Mini 32A and am having a peculiar issue with it. When plugging the coax feed line from the antenna into my...
Run #1 - Approximately 35 feed from the antenna to a grounded copper entry panel. Entry panel will have lighting protection devices (Polyphaser,...
