Coaxial Cable - LMR400 Flex?

[Other1]

Hi All,

Is anyone currently running LMR400 Flex coax in their mobile setup? I use this for my base but I am wondering if anyone has run this in a mobile application.

Thanks!

[bazookajoe]

yes, i use both 400 and 600 ultra flex. i will never use any other again, i highly recomend it.....

[rayray1963]

bazookajoe wrote

yes, i use both 400 and 600 ultra flex. i will never use any other again, i highly recomend it.....

Are you using the standard PL259 connectors or the N type. If so what kind, solder on or crimped. I have been thinking of switching to a higher quaility coax and connector lately.

[Roadrunner]

I agree that LMR-400 is excellent coax for almost any comm application, but I think it's overkill & a waste of time & money for mobile use because the length rarely exceeds 15-20 feet. At CB freqs., you could not see or hear a difference between 15 feet of LMR-400 vs 15 feet of good quality RG-8X type coax.

[Other1]

Yes, but could you SEE a difference in SWR and power measurements? I have decided to give the LMR-400 a try. Thanks for all the input!

[bazookajoe]

I agree that LMR-400 is excellent coax for almost any comm application, but I think it's overkill & a waste of time & money for mobile use because the length rarely exceeds 15-20 feet. At CB freqs., you could not see or hear a difference between 15 feet of LMR-400 vs 15 feet of good quality RG-8X type coax.

not only do i have alot less reflect with the lmr, i have smoked 213 in my mobile..... the lmr 400 will handle mega watts... and besides i spend thousands of dollars on equipment, why would i want to take a chance with just about the most important part....

[Roadrunner]

No offense Bazooka, but RG-213 can handle up to 1800 watts at 10-11 meter freqs.! I find it hard to believe that very many people are running that much power (or that much money) in a mobile rig!

[bazookajoe]

no offense taken... but i am currently running 2800 bird watts in my truck

[Roadrunner]

WOW!~ That truck of yours must glow in the dark when you key your mic! lol

[Amp|-|ibious]

Are you using the standard PL259 connectors or the N type.

What is the difference between standard PL 259 connectors and the N type?

[Amp|-|ibious]

also looking to get light kit for radio knobs any suggestions on it? whats difference between the PL 259 and the N connectors?

[Other1]

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[Mr RadioActive]

Once you go wack you never go back, now its been awhile since I really laughted out loud but that one made me!!!
If your doing big bird watts LMR is great stuff, but its been said before so I wont be too long, if your not running big enough watts high end coax does zlitch. Its like putting 93 octane fuel in a lawn mower! unless you need it your wasting $. RG8X handles most 99% of peoples watts. Then RG213. If you need more then 213 in a moble you already know enough about systems to know what coax you need!! If you wonder what LMR 400 or 600 is then you prob dont need it!!! :D