Replacing my 40 year old 100 ft RG 8/U Coax
Is copper braded shield better than aluminum shield
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Coax copper shield or aluminum shield
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Re: Coax copper shield or aluminum shield
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Re: Coax copper shield or aluminum shield
For replacing 100ft, I'd go with at least a RG213 (this is around 95%or better copper braid shield) or LMR 400 equivalent (this is 100% shield, aluminum foil w/85% or better tinned copper braid).
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Re: Coax copper shield or aluminum shield
Thank you for your input. I did go with RG213/U
