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From: seifert@hammer.UUCP (Snoopy)
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Subject: Re: need interconnect cable recommendations...
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Date: Tue, 15-Jul-86 11:17:11 EDT
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In article <1225@uwmcsd1.UUCP> shop@uwmcsd1.UUCP (Thomas Krueger) writes:
>>   Not only is
>> it a bitch to work with, even in video applications, but the aluminum-shielded
>> stuff is impossible to solder (read: BAD CONNECTION).  Finally, all RG-59
>> has a solid core, which, if you're concerned about skin effect, is decidedly
>> not the thing to use as an interconnect.

Agreed that aluminum is major grief to solder, even with the special
aluminum solder.  Crimp-on type connectors seem to work ok.

> Belden makes an RG-59/U with copper 22 guage (7X30) center conductor and
> 95% coverage copper shielding for CCTV applications... the number is
> 9259, the attenuation (from the book) is 2.1 dB per foot at 50 MHz.
> Nominal impedance is 75 ohms.

TRUE audio/video-philes will settle for nothing less than 100% shielding.

Those with money burning holes in their pockets are reminded that
silver is the best conductor.

Snoopy
tektronix!doghouse.GWD!snoopy