Aug 13, 2007 · RG-6 has much less loss than RG-58, and less loss than even RG-8. I would never use RG-58 for a base scanner installation unless the total run was less than ten feet or so.

Jan 10, 2006 · Studgeman, He was referencing RG-8X (mini foam). This is a smaller version of RG-8, but still has a little bit less loss than rg-58. dsmall, If you are doing a mobile install, your …

Dec 27, 2007 · I think you are a little confused with the terminology. RG-58 is a cable - not a connector. The UG designators are for reducer adapters so PL-259 connectors can be used …

Jul 19, 2011 · Based on this (Welcome to Times Microwave | Coaxial Cable - Attenuation & Power Handling Calculator) RG-58 will give you 11.3 dB of loss over your 78 feet (numbers based on …

Mar 28, 2010 · Hi, I have an RFI brand antenna that says to use only RG58C/U, however the local electronics store only sells RG58/U. What is the difference between the two types, if any, and …

Feb 21, 2021 · What is the difference between RG-58 VS GR-58u? I found a mount that have a RG58u codex cable Could i used a BNC with it?

Oct 10, 2010 · RG-58 is good for what it was designed for (although there are many that are better), cheap, small diameter, somewhat flexible, low-power coax for HF where runs are …

Dec 31, 2023 · RG-174 will have more loss than RG-8 or RG-58. That can reduce the amount of signal that gets from the antenna to your radio. But 10 feet isn't a lot. Not sure what …

Jun 24, 2020 · I erected my mast and new antenna, but I am having a heck of a time trying to ground the RG-58 coax with conntecters to the antenna block. The antenna came with RG58 …

Jun 1, 2012 · RG-58/U has a solid core and RG-58 A/U has a stranded core. BNC connectors should never be installed on RG-58 A/U as a single strand of wire from that centre conductor …