External Antenna Instqallation

daag · 09-28-2005

I need to install an external antenna. I had already bought one, I am going to install the antenna to the Access Point with coax cable so the access point will remain indoors, I want to know which is the best coax cable I could use.

SignalSeeker · 09-28-2005

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Originally Posted by daag

I need to install an external antenna. I had already bought one, I am going to install the antenna to the Access Point with coax cable so the access point will remain indoors, I want to know which is the best coax cable I could use.

LMR1200 should be low enough loss and easy enough to get. And waterproof.

Have you hit any websites or the antenna FAQ area about this kinda thing instead of just posting a question that could be figured out in 30 seconds on Google?

Justin

daag · 09-29-2005

Yes, I had searched all the web, and your site. In some articles, I read about LMR-600 and LMR-400.
But since in the microwave frequencies is mention that coax cable gives more loss than in lower frequencies (never before had work in this range) I wanted to be sure before buying the coax cable.
Thank you for your advice.

Airstreamer · 09-29-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by daag

Yes, I had searched all the web, and your site. In some articles, I read about LMR-600 and LMR-400.
But since in the microwave frequencies is mention that coax cable gives more loss than in lower frequencies (never before had work in this range) I wanted to be sure before buying the coax cable.
Thank you for your advice.

How long is the run? 50'? 100'?

Engage the brain and "Do the math." TM Thorn

Figure out what your losses would be using the different types of cable and balance the cost vs how much loss you can tolerate.

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daag Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2	Yes, I had searched all the web, and your site. In some articles, I read about LMR-600 and LMR-400. But since in the microwave frequencies is mention that coax cable gives more loss than in lower frequencies (never before had work in this range) I wanted to be sure before buying the coax cable. Thank you for your advice.