Antenna cable size

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aparchment
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Antenna cable size

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Guys:

What outer diameter typically is the cable used for the VOR and Glideslope antennae? 1/4"?

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Antony-

I just measures some RG400 I had - 0.200" diameter.
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Thanks Mike!

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Is it true that RG58 and RG400 are the same diameter? It seems that information I'm finding about Coax crimps is that they use the same die size.

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Antony,

Here is a site that has some specs including diameter. Hope it helps.

http://www.rfcafe.com/references/electr ... _chart.htm

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