Before we discuss the finer points of RG-11U in this final installment of our series on Choosing the Right Coaxial Cable, let’s do a brief rundown of the DX Engineering coaxial cables we’ve covered in previous posts:
- RG-214 Double-Shielded 50-ohm Coaxial Cable
- RG-400 High-Isolation Double-Shielded 50-ohm Coaxial Cable
- 400MAX Low-Loss Cable 50-ohm Coaxial Cable
- RG-8U Low-Loss 50-ohm Foam Dielectric Coax
- RG-8X Low-Loss 50-ohm Foam Dielectric Coaxial Cable
- RG-6/U Quad-Shield Coaxial Cable
- RG-58A/U 52-ohm coax
Today, we finish off the list with another excellent option, DX Engineering RG-11U 75-ohm Bulk Coaxial Cable.
Specs:
- Manufactured specifically for DX Engineering
- Low-loss, gas-injected PE foam dielectric
- Low-density, waterproof polyethylene jacket
- Black UV-resistant, making it ideal for outdoor use
Uses:
- Great for direct-bury applications
- Ideal for impedance-matching phasing cables for arrays from HF four squares to VHF applications
- 82% velocity of propagation provides the longer cables necessary to reach from a center-of-the-array-mounted four square controller to each element at the corners of the array
Installing Connectors:
Watch this video on DXE-11U Cable Preparation using the DX Engineering UT-8213 Coax Cable Stripping Tool.
Protect your investment! Take a moment to watch this excellent DX Engineering video featuring Rod, K8RR, and Mark, W8BBQ, on weatherproofing coaxial connections using the DX Engineering Weatherproofing Kit.
Availability: DX Engineering 11U cable is easily terminated with any of the solder- and crimp-type PL-259 (UHF male) and N-connectors which are designed for installation on 0.405″ OD, RG-8U sized cables. It can also be purchased fully customized by using DX Engineering’s Custom Cable Builder.
What do hams say?
Five Stars: “Needed this for a stub for my Butternut vertical antenna. Good price and good quality. Didn’t realize how fast DXE shipped items even during Covid-19.”
Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer or prefer your coaxial ready to install right out of the package, DX Engineering offers three solutions to accommodate your preference:
- Premade cable assemblies in a variety of types and lengths (3 feet to 200 feet), with DX Engineering’s patented crimp/solder 8U or 8X PL-259 connectors installed on both ends or BNC male ends in some cases
- By the foot and by the roll up to 1,000 feet
- Made to spec (type of cable, connectors on both ends, length) using the online DX Engineering Custom Cable Builder at DXEngineering.com
Not sure what coaxial cable is right for your station? Looking for tips on maintaining and preparing your cables? Check out these OnAllBands articles:
- Coaxial Cable Guide: Understanding the Differences Among Types of Coaxial Cable
- How to Use DX Engineering’s Custom Cable Builder
- DX Engineering Doubles the Number of Options for Ordering Custom Cable Assemblies Online
- Tips for Tidying Up Cables
- The Right Tools Can Take the Pain Out of Prepping Coaxial Cables
You’ll find coaxial cable; connectors; cable prep tools and kits; cable ties, loops, and wraps; and more at DXEngineering.com.
