When is it the Right Time to Replace Your Coax Cable?

http://onlywire.com/r/14670523 Replacing a coaxial cable transmission line is a tough job and one that gets put off as long as we can! When fresh coaxial cable runs are installed they can perform perfectly, especially if they are the newer LMR cables rather than old RG-8 or 213. Water penetration, shielding loss and jacket abrasion will cause even the best coax to degrade over time. Many operators may not notice the slow decline of their ability to make contacts as less signal is carried through the coax to the antenna. Even though LMR-400 or LMR240 can last twice as long as the old RG, during installation of your transmission line take a few basic precautions to slow or prevent it’s decay.