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Using RG-59 or RG-6 CATV cable with an amateur radio antenna

by Michael Martens | Jan 28, 2015 | Amateur Radio

As ham radio operators, we’re always looking for a way to save a buck. I’ll frequently dig through a free bin of part, hoping to scavenge something for the next project. This scavenger mentality extends to coax feed-line. High quality coax cable can be expensive....

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