Best type cable for DXpeditions?

[cd637299]

Hi

Since there was a "good F connector" thread, I wanna ask....What kind of cable (gauge, I guess to mean) would be best for DXpeditions/outdoor use?

I bring my 9" Funai AC/DC TV/VCR on my trips. As some of you have seen, I can net pretty good catches.....however, on my trip this weekend, I noticed a quasi-"electric shaver" effect on the lowband V's. is there a cable that can alleviate this? Keep in mind, the only "electricity" is my car battery, and I use up enough juice there! I'd think that there may be a better cable than what I am using (basic 25-foot Radio Shack).

cd

[Danny]

Your DXpeditions in the past have produced excellent results, so your cable must not be too bad.

Since nobody else has replied, I'll just say what you already know. Quad-shielded RG-6 works well on the low-band, especially for short runs. For long runs, RG-11 with a good amount of shielding works well. And make sure the connectors are in good shape and not loose. Old connectors can deteriorate.

However, I'm not sure cable shielding and good connectors will prevent the interference you refer to. I've been fighting interference on the low-band for a long time.

[cd637299]

Tnx Danny. I guess I am not alone here as far as that effect.

I'll need a new cable anyway, as I have twisted that thing enough. One thing about the cable and/or TV: often I have to "tuck" the cable *under* the TV to get better reception (I figure there is a frayed wire in it somewhere, and the tuck re-connects it....who knows).

I use a "push-on" connector, as I have to switch between TV & FM radio....sure beats twisting on & off.

cd

[Scott-OKC]

Howdy cd,

Would you please have someone turn on the Es season up this way??

I have quit using those push-on connectors due to quality problems. What you may want to do for a "quick disconnect" is to get an adapter for both receivers which will output an "f" connector and input some other quick-type connector, like a phono plug or the like. Just a thought. Another thought, if you reallllly want to go high-tech, get yourself some of the LMR 400 type ultraflex cable. Would have to be 75 ohm of course. On some type of tv sets, probably not your Funai though, the twin antenna posts are not taken out of line when the 75 coax cable is screwed in and you may pick up some interference on those unused twin posts even though you're using a coax connection.

Regards, Scott