"Troy Maynor" <wingnut54@charter.net> wrote:
>
> I have read that RG400 is the best cable to use for the transponder.
> I know it is probably good to use it for the comm. radio as well but
> I already have a small roll of RG58 for use in the comm. side. Is it
> worth the extra expense to get RG400 for the radio or is the RG58
> adequate?
At comm frequency, the longest run of RG400 in this size aircraft will
give you only 4% gain in signal. RG-400 is supposed to have greater
longevity, but RG-58 should last about 20 years. IMO, a waste of
money if you already have 58 in stock.
Reg,
Fred F.
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