[time-nuts] RG6 or LMR400 for GPS Antenna (Symmetricom 58532A and T-bolt)

[Ryan Stasel]

Bob/Paul,

Thanks. And there's the rub... Who knows what the specs are on "generic" RG6 QS. I'll see what my seller wants for their LMR400, but otherwise yeah, RG6 is just easier. I have both compression and crimp connectors for it, including some RG6 N-connectors (yeah, they're probably for LMR300, but they work). 

Other question: any tips for the exterior N connection? I can "weatherproof" the actual cable-connector crimp, but I'm curious if anyone bothers to "lube" the N connector to keep moisture from otherwise seizing it up. 

Thanks!

Ryan Stasel
IT Operations Manager, SOJC
University of Oregon

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> On Apr 20, 2016, at 17:00, Bob Camp <kb8tq at n1k.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi
> 
> RG-6 Quad Shield should be fine as long as it’s meeting the published specs. The advantage of LRM-400 is that you likely *know* where it came from and what the specs are. 
> 
> If you decide to split the antenna between GPSDO’s, a powered splitter is a really good idea. Each time you split another 2 ways, you loose 3 db. Get at least a 4 way splitter ….
> 
> Bob
> 
>> On Apr 20, 2016, at 4:41 PM, Ryan Stasel <rstasel at uoregon.edu> wrote:
>> 
>> All, 
>> 
>> I’m going to be installing a “permanent” antenna at home, and will need a run of about 100ft to get from my workstation, to the mast I’ll be mounting the antenna on (Symmetricom 58532A). I’ve seen some indication that both the antenna and the Trimble Thunderbolt won’t have any issues with running over 75ohm cable, but thought I’d ask the “experts” whether I’d be better off with some RG6 Quad-shield, or LMR400 (I’ve got a local source that doesn’t know what LMR400 is, or what it’s worth)? 
>> 
>> Obviously I’d prefer to run and crimp RG6, but if I’d be better off with LMR400, I’d rather run that now than go back into the crawlspace again. =)
>> 
>> Also, if it helps, I’ll probably have a Symmetricom/HP 58516A at/near the T-bolt so I can experiment with other GPS(DO)s as well (especially one of the JRMiller boards I bought and built (but never finished) ages ago). Which brings the question, will the T-bolt provide the oomph needed to power that splitter and the antenna over that length of cable? 
>> 
>> Thanks! 
>> 
>> -Ryan Stasel
>> 
>> 
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