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Marine VHF Radio Cable - High Performance Low Loss RG8X PL-259

Marine VHF Radio Cable - High Performance Low Loss RG8X PL-259

SKU / Part Number:

SKU:CA-240FW-UHF-UHF-3

Regular price $9.95
Sale price $9.95 Regular price

Most orders ship the same day when ordered by noon EST. Do you have an urgent need? Contact us, we can accommodate you!
JEFA Tech VHF Marine radio cable made with Low Loss 240 FLEX (RG-8X) provides better performance and lower signal loss compared to standard RG-58 type marine radio cable
  • 100% copper center conductor that is stranded (not solid) will not break under repeated motion
  • Foam dielectric and double shielding for low signal loss and interference rejection
  • UV Protected White PE Jacket
  • Better performance than similar cheaper cables such as RG-58/U
  • Lightweight and flexible

CABLE ASSEMBLY DETAILS:

  • CABLE TYPE: JEFA Tech RG-8X / JEFA-240UF / Low Loss 240 FLEX WHITE Jacket
  • CONNECTOR 1: UHF Male (PL-259) - Gold Center Pin - Teflon Dielectric
  • CONNECTOR 2: UHF Male (PL-259) - Gold Center Pin - Teflon Dielectric
  • LENGTH: Your choice
We have many other connectors and cable types available. We also do custom lengths with same day service. Please ask if this particular cable is not exactly what you need.

QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE: We stand behind the quality and performance of our cables. Our cables are guaranteed to be of the highest quality and performance or your money back.

PRODUCTION DETAILS:
This cable is professionally assembled and tested in our manufacturing facility in Maryland, USA! You are purchasing a completed cable assembly with connectors professionally attached to the cable. The ends are soldered and crimped, heat shrink is applied to seal the cable to the connector and provide additional support and the cable is then tested to ensure proper assembly and performance.

Technical Details:
  • Overall Diameter - 0.240"
  • 100% Bare Copper Stranded Wire Center Conductor - 19 strands
  • 0.154" FPE Foam Insulation
  • 1st Shield - Bonded Alumimum Foil
  • 2nd Shield - Tinned Copper Braid
  • Outer Jacket - UV Protected Polyethelene (PE)
  • Bending Radius 1/2" installed, 2" repeated
  • Impedence 50 ohms
  • Dielectric Constant 1.5
  • Velocity Factory 84%
  • Capacitance 24.38
  • Life Expectancy 20+ Years
  • Direct Burial Rated

Frequency (MHz) Band Loss (dB/100ft) Power (Watts)
1 160 meters 0.290 6860
3.5 80 meters 0.544 3660
4 75 meters 0.582 3420
5.3 60 meters 0.670 2970
7 40 meters 0.771 2490
10 30 meters 0.922 2160
14 20 meters 1.092 1820
18 17 meters 1.239 1610
21 15 meters 1.339 1490
27 11 meters 1.520 1310
28 10 meters 1.548 1290
50 6 meters 2.073 960
145 2 meters 3.555 560

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