Should I toss my RG-59 coax?
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| Aug 29th 2017, 06:05 | |
jazzopTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
I am sorting out my odds and ends of cables and components in an attempt to maximize storage space and identify what I have on hand. I haven't been able to find any reason why keeping my RG-59 coax cables would provide some advantage over the miles of RG-6 I also have. Is there any application (other than needing a tighter bend radius) where RG-59 would actually be preferred over RG-6? |
| Aug 29th 2017, 08:34 | |
W1VTSuper Moderator Total Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
RG-59 is typically preferred if you want attach common UHF or BNC connectors--as far as I know such connectors aren't as easily obtained for RG-6. RG-59 is more likely to have a copper outer braid which can be easily soldered. But, there are varieties of RG-59 with an aluminum shield like most RG-6. Zack W1VT ARRL Senior Lab Engineer |
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