Not a new type, actually, both exist. They are both double shielded silver plated with PTFE dialectric (if you get the mil spec type). The only difference I'm aware of is that the RG-214 is larger diameter than the RG-142 and I'd pulled the wrong number from my notes. I could use either, but prefer the smaller diameter for flexibility (and possibly better availability and possibly lower cost of connectors).
I looked into factory made but most vendors don't have the lengths I want so it becomes custom and with RG-214 prices were all $100 per assembly from just about any source. Now that I am searching for RG-142 (instead) the price has gone down more than half so perhaps I'll order custom. Wayne - would like to know where you've gotten in past, if you have had success with them.
Ken
--On Tuesday, January 14, 2025 6:24 AM +0000 WILLIAM TALANIAN via SBARC-list sbarc-list@lists.netlojix.com wrote:
Ken,
Saw the error and thought it was a new type. [Image: "Emoji"]
Why bother making up jumpers. The factory made ones that Wayne got we well made and reasonable considering parts.
Get the company name from Wayne.
Bill
On Monday, January 13, 2025 at 09:10:48 PM PST, Ken Alker via SBARC-list sbarc-list@lists.netlojix.com wrote:
Correction: The correct cable I'm after is "MIL-17-C RG-142". Thanks. Ken
--On Monday, January 13, 2025 6:48 PM -0800 Ken Alker ka6ken@alker.net wrote:
I am going to build all new patch cables for the WB6OBB repeater system and I'm wondering if anyone has any surplus MIL-17-C RG-214 coax (or equivalent) laying around they would be willing to part with. This is double shielded silver plated coax that is good for repeater systems in high-RF environments.
Thanks! Ken
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