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Re: RG8 Co-ax that can be buried?

The conduit is a good idea, but be aware. When I did this at a former employment, the first couple of runs went in fine, then the rope or fish started to wrap around the coax. made for very very

By Jerry Schempp-- WA0HPN <wa0hpn@...> · #30817 ·

Welcome new members

Pse welcome new 070 Club members Hector LU3CM #1589 and Serge UX1IW #1590...73 de Jay N3DQU

By J Budzowski <jbudzowski@...> · #30816 ·

Re: Penguin Island IOTA SA-087

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

By boat.anchor <boat.anchor@...> · #30815 ·

Re: RG8 Co-ax that can be buried?

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

By Mark - N8MNI · #30814 ·

An interesting gain antenna not requiring a tower ...

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

By Mike Flowers · #30813 ·

Re: RG8 Co-ax that can be buried?

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

By Ross Primrose <n4rp@...> · #30812 ·

Re: RG8 Co-ax that can be buried?

Art, Thanks for the info. Milt.

By N6MG - Milt. · #30811 ·

Re: RG8 Co-ax that can be buried?

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:

By Arthur Peters <k0acp@...> · #30810 ·

Re: RG8 Co-ax that can be buried?

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.

By N6MG - Milt. · #30809 ·

Re: RG8 Co-ax that can be buried?

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

By Arthur Peters <k0acp@...> · #30808 ·

Re: RG8 Co-ax that can be buried?

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

By Jeff Steinkamp · #30807 ·

Re: RG8 Co-ax that can be buried?

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

By Jerry N9AVY · #30806 ·

Re: RG8 Co-ax that can be buried?

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.

By Robert Johnstone · #30805 ·

Re: RG8 Co-ax that can be buried?

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

By Jerry N9AVY · #30804 ·

Re: RG8 Co-ax that can be buried?

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

By Karen Russo · #30803 ·

Re: RG8 Co-ax that can be buried?

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

By Lee A. Ratcliff <lratcliff@...> · #30802 ·

first "24x7" cert!

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]

By David Westbrook · #30801 ·

Re: RG8 Co-ax that can be buried?

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

By cessnaflyer42 · #30800 ·

Re: RG8 Co-ax that can be buried?

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@...

By Bob N3PPH <rsheskin@...> · #30799 ·

RG8 Co-ax that can be buried?

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,

By N6MG - Milt. · #30798 ·

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