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Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:51:44 -0800 Ham Radio Coaxial Cable selection http://antennacoax.posterous.com/ham-radio-coaxial-cable-selection http://antennacoax.posterous.com/ham-radio-coaxial-cable-selection http://rss.icerocket.com/xmlfeed?id=378022 RG coaxial cable naming conventions are so confusing you just know it was a system designed by the government. RG-6, RG-8 and RG-400 are of course different diameters, but RG-400 is 1/5th the size of RG-8.

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Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:43:10 -0800 Buy Times Microwave LMR400 http://antennacoax.posterous.com/buy-times-microwave-lmr400 http://antennacoax.posterous.com/buy-times-microwave-lmr400 http://rss.icerocket.com/items?chid=366190# USAcoax sells and uses Times Microwave Systems coaxial cable. Times Microwave has invested millions in researching and developing the cable the rest of the world is copying. When compared with old style RG type braided cables, LMR-240 or LMR-400 coaxial cables offer far lower loss and better RF shielding than RG8/U, RG8x and RG-58 50 Ohm Cables. In order to attain the low loss offered by standard hard corrugated coax cables but achieve the flexibility needed in today's Ham and CB installs, Times Microwave produces both LMR standard and ultraflex type cable. Times Microwave’s LMR240/400 cables are the leading technology employed by Ham, CB, and WiFi users worldwide.

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Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:10:47 -0800 coax connector pictures http://antennacoax.posterous.com/coax-connector-pictures http://antennacoax.posterous.com/coax-connector-pictures http://usacoax.com/coax-connector-pictures.html Nothing is more confusing in the world of WiFi and Radio as the Gender of Coax Connectors

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Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:57:17 -0800 2ft Commscope WBC-400 Plenum Coaxial Cable Jumper http://antennacoax.posterous.com/2ft-commscope-wbc-400-plenum-coaxial-cable-ju http://antennacoax.posterous.com/2ft-commscope-wbc-400-plenum-coaxial-cable-ju http://onlywire.com/r/18409255 This Commscope WBC-400 plenum-rated, low loss coaxial cable with white jacket is available while it lasts. We have a few thousand feet of this LMR-400 specifications coax we picked up when Commscope and Andrew merged and changed their coaxial cable to standardize production. List price on Tessco and Talley is over $2 per foot and we are selling out our stock for less than a buck a foot. When it’s gone it’s gone.

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Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:27:51 -0800 6ft WBC400 Antenna Extension Cable | wbc-400-plenum http://antennacoax.posterous.com/6ft-wbc400-antenna-extension-cable-wbc-400-pl http://antennacoax.posterous.com/6ft-wbc400-antenna-extension-cable-wbc-400-pl http://onlywire.com/r/18408094 This plenum-rated transmission line offers similar performance compared to corrugated copper cables but provides higher flexibility and simplified connectorization with LMR-400 coaxial cable connectors. The braided coax, plenum grade cable can be used in almost any application where handling characteristics, improved shielding and low loss is required.

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Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:23:33 -0800 10ft WBC-400 Coax Extension Cables | Commscope WBC400P http://antennacoax.posterous.com/10ft-wbc-400-coax-extension-cables-commscope http://antennacoax.posterous.com/10ft-wbc-400-coax-extension-cables-commscope http://onlywire.com/r/18407053 Commscope WBC-400P braided coaxial cable (white jacket) is similar to Mil Spec RG214 but with lower loss like Times Microwave LMR-400 and is plenum-rated for fire and smoke meeting OSHA standards. This 50 Ohm coax cable has a 90 percent coverage braid shield over an inner solid metal tape outer conductor for ultra low loss. MADE in the USA

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Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:23:38 -0800 3ft Andrew CNT-240 N male Jumper | US Made CNT240 Coax http://antennacoax.posterous.com/3ft-andrew-cnt-240-n-male-jumper-us-made-cnt2 http://antennacoax.posterous.com/3ft-andrew-cnt-240-n-male-jumper-us-made-cnt2 http://onlywire.com/r/17562925 This NEW Andrew coax is pre-merger and one of the last production runs prior to the merger with Commscope. It has the internal foam dielectric and center strand of Times LMR-240 and the same attenuation and service characteristics. Although its performance at wifi microwave frequencies and below is tested to match LMR it has a more flexible jacket allowing for a 3/8th inch 90 degree turn radius without attenuation.

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Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:08:04 -0800 6ft Andrew N male CNT240 Coaxial Ham Radio Cables http://antennacoax.posterous.com/6ft-andrew-n-male-cnt240-coaxial-ham-radio-ca http://antennacoax.posterous.com/6ft-andrew-n-male-cnt240-coaxial-ham-radio-ca http://onlywire.com/r/17563062 US Made Andrew CNT-240 N male Ham Radio Superflex Coaxial Cable We have US Made Andrew Coax with US Made commercial N male connectors installed We only have less than a thousand feet of this Andrew 240 superflex coaxial cable in stock and we will not be receiving any more. Commscope has changed the jacket

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Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:45:01 -0800 What to Know Prior to Buying Coax for WIFI use | Wireless Coax http://antennacoax.posterous.com/what-to-know-prior-to-buying-coax-for-wifi-us-0 http://antennacoax.posterous.com/what-to-know-prior-to-buying-coax-for-wifi-us-0 http://onlywire.com/r/17150681 Wifi Coax Selection and antenna placement is both an art and science. As a general rule selecting a better coaxial cable for your wireless antenna and proper placement will triple your current range. It is difficult to tell when spending a little more on coaxial cable will get you better wireless reception. Chinese manufacturers are becoming well known for substituting off brand and substandard copper alloys and poor quality jacket material in an attempt to keep profit margins up. Reduction of quality standards for components used in wire and jackets can produce big savings for the manufacturers. The Genuine US made Times Micro produced LMR-400 coax sold by MPD Digital and USACOAX is far superior to and should not be mistaken for the poor (or even decent looking) counterfeits calling themselves LMR400 that are offered by many sellers.

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Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:29:57 -0800 Times Microwave LMR-400 Coaxial Cable Jumper N male PL-259 Connectors http://antennacoax.posterous.com/times-microwave-lmr-400-coaxial-cable-jumper http://antennacoax.posterous.com/times-microwave-lmr-400-coaxial-cable-jumper http://onlywire.com/r/17150384 These jumpers are constructed to connect equipment with a minimum of loss and maximum flexibility. Each coaxial cable type has a manufacturer specified bend radius that defines how sharply a cable can be bent 90 degrees without causing loss. The higher quality the coax the smaller this radius can be without attenuation. For Times LMR400 the certified bend radius is 1 inch. This is smaller than comparable size cable due to the quality of the foamed dielectric.

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Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:12:55 -0800 LMR Coaxial Cable Counterfeiting Rises http://antennacoax.posterous.com/lmr-coaxial-cable-counterfeiting-rises http://antennacoax.posterous.com/lmr-coaxial-cable-counterfeiting-rises http://onlywire.com/r/17150863 In order to combat a sharp rise in the instances of off-shore manufacturers counterfeiting Underwriters Laboratories testing labels to make their goods look legitimate, UL has introduced a new Holographic Label to make it more difficult for cheaters to copy coaxial cable. Citing issues in “certain geographic regions” UL has required all legitimately tested products to bear the new label. USAcoax has known for a long time that some Chinese and other coax cable manufacturers were faking test results and certifications for cable standards where you often see LMR400 coax cable “equivalent to” Times Microwave, Commscope or other quality coax manufacturers.

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Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:51:07 -0800 3M Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape 130C | Coax Seal http://antennacoax.posterous.com/3m-linerless-rubber-splicing-tape-130c-coax-s http://antennacoax.posterous.com/3m-linerless-rubber-splicing-tape-130c-coax-s http://onlywire.com/r/17150165 3M makes the best material we have found for waterproofing and sealing coaxial connections. We strongly recommend staying away from some of the cheap “coax seal” products being imported as you will not get a seal that will last. Scotch® Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape 130C is a highly conformable, linerless, ethylene rubber (EPR), high-voltage insulating tape, formulated to provide excellent thermal dissipation of splice heat. The tape is designed for use in splicing and terminating wires and cables. Rated up to 90˚C continuous operating temperatures and short-term 130˚C overload service.

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Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:59:21 -0800 Coax Cable Connectors Pictures http://antennacoax.posterous.com/coax-cable-connectors-pictures http://antennacoax.posterous.com/coax-cable-connectors-pictures http://onlywire.com/r/16119462 Nothing is more confusing in the world of WiFi and Radio as the Gender of Coax Connectors. The current state of affairs with RP & Straight connectors is just the FCC trying to help... In order to regulate WiFi and try to create connectors specialized for it's use we have the FCC and the wonderful concept of RP (Reverse Polarity). Now we have Females with Male Pins and Males with Female innards. See the picture here of SMAs, but TNCs, BNCs, Ns and others can all be Straight or RP depending on their use.

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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:50:07 -0800 New Discount Source for LMR Ham/CB/WiFi Radio Coax Cables http://antennacoax.posterous.com/new-discount-source-for-lmr-hamcbwifi-radio-c http://antennacoax.posterous.com/new-discount-source-for-lmr-hamcbwifi-radio-c http://www.prweb.com/releases/times-microwave-lmr400/times-radio-lmr-240-coax... MPD Digital and http://USAcoax.com have opened a new on-line web store providing discount pricing on US Made Times Microwave LMR-400 and LMR-240 coaxial antenna and jumper cables. Amateur and wifi radio operators now have a source providing custom cables & connectors assembled for their specific applications at low wholesale pricing.

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Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:39:49 -0800 Discount Coupons for Ham Radio Wifi and CB Coaxial Cable http://antennacoax.posterous.com/discount-coupons-for-ham-radio-wifi-and-cb-co http://antennacoax.posterous.com/discount-coupons-for-ham-radio-wifi-and-cb-co http://onlywire.com/r/15273951 Free discount coupons for genuine Times Microwave LMR400 coax

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Sat, 20 Nov 2010 21:10:29 -0800 LMR Coax Information Selection and Installation http://antennacoax.posterous.com/lmr-coax-information-selection-and-installati http://antennacoax.posterous.com/lmr-coax-information-selection-and-installati http://www.bloglines.com/blog/LMR-coax Coax Cable Selection, Install information and how to avoid getting ripped off when buying coaxial antenna cable.

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Sat, 20 Nov 2010 19:41:30 -0800 Buying Coax For WIFI Use http://antennacoax.posterous.com/buying-coax-for-wifi-use http://antennacoax.posterous.com/buying-coax-for-wifi-use http://usacoax.typepad.com/blog/ For most Ham and WiFi transmission, using Chinese RG-58 or other tiny small coaxial cables a bad idea and will reduce your transmitted signal. Used only for VERY short runs since it loses almost a DB per foot at microwave frequencies and is still very loss prone at CB freqs. Since thin cable has more loss for higher frequencies it is best to use only short lengths of LMR-240 Overall LMR400 is the best coaxial cable for Ham and WiFi use.

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Sat, 13 Nov 2010 22:21:14 -0800 Selecting the Coax | LMR-400 by Times Microwave http://antennacoax.posterous.com/selecting-the-coax-lmr-400-by-times-microwave http://antennacoax.posterous.com/selecting-the-coax-lmr-400-by-times-microwave http://a2z4all.cw.cm/articles/shielding Communication Articles - Selecting the Coax LMR-400 by Times Microwave by Sagemaiden GoArticles Article Directory ... LMR400 and LMR240 provide much lower loss and greater RF shielding than old style RG series cables. ... Read More

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Sat, 13 Nov 2010 21:32:15 -0800 Selecting The Right Coax http://antennacoax.posterous.com/selecting-the-right-coax http://antennacoax.posterous.com/selecting-the-right-coax http://onlywire.com/r/14694056 For most Ham and WiFi transmission, using Chinese RG-58 or other tiny small coaxial cables a bad idea and will reduce your transmitted signal. Used only for VERY short runs since it loses almost a DB per foot at microwave frequencies and is still very loss prone at CB freqs. Since thin cable has more loss for higher frequencies it is best to use only short lengths of LMR-240 Overall LMR400 is the best coaxial cable for Ham and WiFi use.

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