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From: BEAME@McMaster.CA
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Subject: Re:  Thin or Thick
Message-ID: <89Oct15.131518edt.57352@ugw.utcs.utoronto.ca>
Date: 15 Oct 89 17:18:00 GMT
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> RG58 is based on a nominal impedence of 50 ohms and can range from 50 to 53
> ohms.  To use it for thinnet applications you need to ensure the type you
> buy is rated at 50 ohms.

We had someone who shall remain nameless (he dosen't work at here anymore),
wire several areas with 53 ohm RG58. Does anyone know what the ramifications
of this are ? We are mostly running 3C501 :-( cards in PCs.

        - Carl
        Beame@McMaster.CA