What cable does this antenna require, an RG8X or RG58U?
652833
Depends on how long the coax run will be. The higher quality coax the lower the loss. RG58U is the cheapest and RG8X is the better of the two.
652834
I have used rg58 with this antenna for many years. My total feedline length is only 35 feet. Attenuation will be higher above 200Mhz compared to rg8. If you have a short run, the 58 will be easier to work with. If it is a long run and want to better reception on higher frequencies, rg8 is what you want. I have used this antenna for transmitting on 2 meter using rg58 and had a low swr.
652835
They're both 50 ohm, so either will work, use the better (low loss) one of you have to make a long run. It's a trade-off in flexibility, loss, and cost.
462824
RG6 would be better, especially if you have a long distance from your antenna to your TV. Shorter distance should be ok with RG59.
321020
Be sure to use GR8 cable and a lightning suppressor grounded at the pole. The antenna is a short RG11 cable with a BNC fitting. I remember male.
1546267
I ran 50 feet of RG 59 with F connectors into the house, put a barrel connection between the RG 59 and the supplied wire that came with the antenna. It works great, clear strong signal all of the time. Robert Sr
1546271
RG 59 to my understanding is an older cable. I would think it would work for this purpose. I used RG 6 andIt works great. If you have ends on it just try it out on temporary basis. I bought the right length at Home Depot
469123
You will need RG-8 cable and a barrel connector for PL-259. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A99G56K/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 http://www.amazon.com/50ft-Rg8x-Pl259-Antenna-Cable/dp/B00D66RDYQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1410623192&sr=1-1&keywords=pl259+cable
1821836
Proprietary minature coax used by most/all XM rcvrs. If you need extra length, purchase extension from them, etc.
1743369
NO... Don't forget you need at least 18' (not shorter, but can be longer) of RG-58U to make this work, it is a requrement of the antenna system to make it work properly. The coax is part of this antenna system design.
1546268
Antenna has connector with it to convert RG59 to what us required by sirius receiver
1267064
I just used rg6 connectors and it worked fine. I have since bought the new type of connectors that the cable guys use but haven't use any yet.
356676
This is just the antenna. If you base mount will accept the cable connector I don't see why not.. RG-8 is 50 ohms.
1939405
I wouldn't recommend it. The antenna is balanced for 75 Ohm cable and the connection as well as the bracket are pretty light duty for a cable as heavy as RG8.
1519890
No, these connectors are sized for RG6 regular/quad cables. You can buy connectors for RG59. There is a specific procedure (and set of measurements) to correctly strip the coax and attach a compression connector. An online search will provide you with detailed instructions. Also, the correct tools are a must. If I recall DataShark has a reasonably priced kit.
2124737
Yep.. This is the one I bought and it works fine. I do recommend a newer antenna to attach to this cable as it seems a little lossy but it works fine with an antenna with good gain.
2051409
Yes, it can be longer, as long as it's 50 ohm, if you replace the RG58 coax that comes with the antenna, you should use RG8, or RG8X. You'll have less loss with those.
245635
I'm not sure. It is rated at 50 ohms. It is compatible with RG 8 u is a little thicker than RG58 u-by about a couple of centimeters. You have to trim the outer insulation or drill the adapter for the 259 coupler. Hope this helps. It is good on 10 & 11 meter.
245631
Go to the ARRL Ham site and get the correct answer...I don't think RG8X will workwell on UHF frequencies ,, AL