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Coax copper shield or aluminum shield
Posted: Feb 25 2021, 16:17
by DOG MAN
Replacing my 40 year old 100 ft RG 8/U Coax
Is copper braded shield better than aluminum shield
Thank you
Re: Coax copper shield or aluminum shield
Posted: Feb 25 2021, 17:38
by 295 antenna
You have to look at the data sheet on lose per length
Re: Coax copper shield or aluminum shield
Posted: Feb 26 2021, 07:52
by MDYoungblood
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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Greg
Re: Coax copper shield or aluminum shield
Posted: Mar 10 2021, 05:28
by DOG MAN
Thank you for your input. I did go with RG213/U