Re: [IRCA] CAT 5 was RG11

[neilkaz <neilkaz@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Craig, is there any info online about how to make bulans for CAT to use on BCB? Thx .. KAZ


-----Original Message-----
>From: Craig Healy <bubba@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Jul 28, 2011 8:46 AM
>To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America <irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: [IRCA] RG11
>
>> Does anyone use RG11? I have never used it and is it harder to put
>> connectors on over RG6? Thanks.
>
>Depends on the type.  If it's the copper based version, regular UHF plugs 
>can be soldered on just as is done with the more common RG-8.  The aluminum 
>based type would use a specific crimp connector which would require the 
>right tools.
>
>One problem with RG-6 for MW frequency is the loss.  The center conductor is 
>copper coated steel.  This has a higher resistive loss as the frequency 
>drops.  RG-6 used for video is solid copper center conductor.  This is for 
>composite video, not VHF or UHF.
>
>Rather than use RG-11 I'd probably buy RG-8 that is suitable for being 
>buried.  Even RG-58 would be OK if it's under 100 feet or so.  It can be 
>bought with connectors already installed.  Plug and play.
>
>Another test I made is making a balun for each end and using CAT5 ethernet 
>network cable.  It's balanced and gathers less noise or unwanted signals on 
>the way in.  Also cheap and very easy to build.
>
>Craig Healy
>Providence, RI
>
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