Vhf cable

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Oct 21, 2008
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oday 222 niagara
I want to replace the Vhf cable on my S2 8m as it is starting to get brittle and has small cracks in a few places. It is about 1/4" in size and has performed well. Space is limited so I would like to stay w/ the 1/4 size. I believe LMR-240 cable can be used (about 50 ft length) with a nominal loss. What connectors will fit that size cable?
 
Oct 22, 2014
20,992
CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
It is not the cable, you need to have the connectors fit the radio and antenna connections.
 
Feb 27, 2004
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SunTracker 18 DLX PartyBarge Hoover Reservoir - Columbus OH
LMR-240 is the same size as RG-8X. So any connector sized for that and compatible with your current setup should work.
 
Sep 25, 2008
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Alden 50 Sarasota, Florida
Any place which sells good quality coax will also stock the reducer you need to fit the cable to a standard PL259 connector