Cable Experts RG-8X Coax Cable – 150 FT PL259 M/M Connectors – Heavy Duty Indoor/Outdoor Weatherproof Jumper Cables – CB, Ham Radio, Short Wave Radio – HF, VHF, UHF
February 4, 2020 - Comment
Cable Experts Coaxial RG8X Wire (A.K.A Mini-8):
Offering consumers nothing but the best coaxial wire that is proudly made and manufactured in the USA! Our cable is fully inspected to ensure maximum satisfaction and can be used with many applications such as amateur radio, CB radio, ham radio, switch meters, and other related electronic hobbies.
Component Breakdown:
1. RG8X coaxial cable is assembled with a flexible outer black shielded PVC jacket insulator (0.242”) with PL-259 male connectors on each end
2. The woven copper braided shielding provides 95% core coverage to prevent a significant amount of signal leakage or outside electrical interference
3. The dielectric foam polyethylene insulation is designed to help reduce the loss of signal and consistent secure signal performance
4. The Inside core is made of 16 AWG stranded bare copper conductor that carries high frequency signals from one end to another end
Measurements/Specifications:
Conductor – 0.058”
Stranding: 19/29 (0.0113”)
Dielectric diameter: 0.155″
Overall diameter: 0.242”
Performance Specifications:
*1 MHz =.3 dB/100′
*10 MHz = .9 dB/100′ w/ max power of 1 kW
*50 MHz = 2.1 dB/100′ w/ max power of .37 kW
*100 MHz = 3.1 dB/100′ w/ max power of .25 kW
*200 MHz = 4.5 dB/100′ w/ max power of .19 kW
*400 MHz = 6.6 dB/100′ w/ max power of .11 kW
*700 MHz = 9.1 dB/100′ w/ max power of .08 kW
*900 MHz = 10.7 dB/100′ w/ max power of .07 kW
*1000 MHz = 11.2 dB/100′ w. max power of .06 kW
Product Features:
Velocity factor: 74%
50 ohm
Low loss
HF/VHF/UHF
Offered in varies lengths
Maximum power handling of 875 watts
Single antenna Installation (dual antennas would require an RG-59-72ohm)
Purchase the RG8X cable now for the ultimate performance in your radio hobby or professional project, and make crystal clarity your new normal!
Product Features
- 🥇This heavy duty, 50 ohm coaxial cable wire is proudly manufactured and assembled in the USA
- 🥇RG8X holds the strongest signal w/ the lowest loss rate of 8X than any other brand
- 🥇Perfect for CB or ham radio, RF antenna connection, switch meter or antenna tuner, and more
- 🥇Direct ground burial rated, Flexible and durable polyethylene jacket for maximum protection
- 🥇Warranty-5 years. We stand behind this heavy duty RG 8X cable 100%
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Bummer Bought two 18 ft units. First thing off on one of the units would not connect to barrel connector because of excess solder on side of pl 259 connection. Had to file it down smooth. Then when connected to antenna the SWR was almost 4 to 1. Opened up second cable and it was 3 to 1. Bought two 20 ft sections of 8x cables from DX Engineer and used same antenna and barrel connector and SWR was 1.6 to 1 before adjusted antenna. My recommendation is DO NOT BUY.
Cable doesnât say RG8X anywhere on it?? I gave a feeling Iâve been dupedNo way to check exactly what you got here. Without cutting inside. Never heard of this cable.
Not Impressed As a ham radio operator I’ve purchased and made many cables over my 40+ as a radio operator and I’ve purchased Cable Expert cables before from other sources and they have worked great….but NOT these! I purchased 3 of these cables. The connector threads are real rough and don’t spin on very easily. The threads feel rough, I suspect the connectors are low quality. The cable doesn’t look like Cable Expert cables I have purchased in the past from other retailers. I’m a bit suspect of the…