Carlos been watching but can't find you. Hope all is well. Barry VA7GEM/1470

I used 3" Schedule 40 PVC to run my coax through into the house. I used this box in 12"x12"x6" http://www.carlonsales.com/techinfo/brochures/conduit/Junction_Boxes_Brochure.pdf Inside the box is my

The 'Garden Beam' - presumably because you can just put it in your garden or backyard. Could be a good option for the antenna/height restricted QTHs out there. The guys on the PT0S DXpedition to

Frank, W3LPL, who has one of the biggest contest stations on the east coast, recommends Davis BuryFlex in his presentations at Contest University... 73, Ross N4RP -- FCC Section 97.313(a) "At all

Art, Thanks for the info. Milt.

Milt, The compression fittings for me are crimp fittings that require a crimping tool: here are some links to what I use: for the connector:

Thanks Art, et al May I ask what you guys are referring to as "compression fittings"? Crimped? I have a ton of RG-213-U, double shielded coax here already in long lengths, and some soft LMR-400.

For what it's worth, I too concur with the over-engineering - perhaps it is just the latent EE in my trying to escape ... I have used LMR400 DB inside a 4" pvc conduit, I have both installed the runs

Depending on the acid content of your soil, you might be better off, in the long run, to install the run of 4 inch PVC with a chase tape installed for future coax runs. -- Jeff K. Steinkamp

RG-8/u or RG8X ???   20 ft  with no bends is easy, but add a couple 90 degree bends and double the distance ... it's a whole ball game !   Been pulling lots of big cables through conduit for

I pushed rg8 through 1.5" conduit 20ft with 2 fingers, but then I left it elevated to clear the mower along a wood fence.  Would not recommend for the world above 50. but fine for HF.

LMR400 direct burial is the way to go.   Not all LMR400 is direct burial unless it's specified.  LMR400 has little loss at HF frequencies.  BUT,  it should come with connectors already

They do make a direct burial LMR 400. Ask Janet, she probably has it. Karen W4KRN Sent via DroidX2 on Verizon Wireless™

I would recommend the Conduit. Go at least twice as big as you think you need. when you put it in, put in runs of good nylon sting from one end of the conduit to the other, and just leave them

The first "24x7" certificate goes to Jordi EB3JT -- he's at 73/168 already! here's a thumbnail of the cert (hopefully the image will make it through the reflector): [image: Inline image 1]

ABR Industries sells good quality coax rated for direct burial: https://www.abrind.com/Home/CoaxGuide 73 de NF8I, ~James

Check RG-213, ground contact rated and I have it direct buried (no conduit) for a few years with no problems. It is the same size as RG-8. 73, Bob N3PPH From: 070@...

Guys/Gals, A bit of technical help please? Does anyone know of a quality RG8 co-ax that can be buried? I have about a 30' run that goes to my tower. It either has to be buried 4" to 6" under the lawn,

Jerry,   If we can't laugh at something once in awhile, then we are in real trouble!   73!   Joe KA1PPV  #1482

I've been giving this a "pilot"/"beta-test" run the last couple days ... During Mon-14Z=>Tue-05Z and Tue-13Z=>Wed-04Z I managed to get 1 qso in each hour ... which is higher than my normal daily