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Subject: Re: Thinnet cable choices
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Date: 13 Nov 90 23:23:19 GMT
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In article <15840@cbmvax.commodore.com>, grr@cbmvax.commodore.com (George Robbins) writes:

> Let's get real here.  Belden makes good cable, but there's nothing that
> magical about it to justify this kind of statement.  On the other hand,
> I don't suggest you source your cable from Radio Shack or Joe's TV.

Now wait a minute! I've never tested Radio Shack RG-58, but their RG-59 and 300
ohm twin lead are among the best I've tested. Very good impedance control and
loss that's well withing the spec. I've never had any problem stripping it,
either. 

Radio Shack wire products are generally excellent. And I really don't like RS.
Don't like any place that wants my address every time I buy a $2 commector.

					R. Kevin Oberman
					Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
					Internet: oberman@icdc.llnl.gov
   					(415) 422-6955

Disclaimer: Don't take this too seriously. I just like to improve my typing
and probably don't really know anything useful about anything.