[Antennas] Re: rg8x rating questions

Tue Apr 5 17:04:17 EDT 2005

It would have to depend on the load impedance. At 50 ohms I wouldn't doubt
that wattage rating. At 150+j300 for example it is a different story. Can
you imagine the voltage on the line a 1.5 KW out to an end fed 1/2 wave?
Geez! Go QRP :)
73,
Steve
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>> Perusing EBay I came across a vendor offering Belden RG8X coax.
> Clear cover type.
> The Listing said...3000 watts rating.
>> I had a chart that listed the ratings/specs of various coax brands and
styles but I seem
> to have misplaced it...
>> Can this be right?
>> I need some short flexible jumpers for behind the desk.
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