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T9B11

ANTENNAS AND FEED LINES · Feed lines: types, attenuation vs frequency, selecting; SWR concepts; Antenna tuners (couplers); RF Connectors: selecting, weather protection

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Which of the following types of feed line has the lowest loss?

  1. A50-ohm flexible coax
  2. BMulti-conductor unbalanced cable
  3. CAir-insulated hardline
  4. D75-ohm flexible coax
Why Feed line loss comes mostly from conductor resistance and dielectric absorption. Air-insulated hardline uses a large center conductor, a solid copper or aluminum outer shield, and air (with only thin spacers) as the dielectric, so both loss mechanisms are minimized. That is why it is used for long runs, VHF/UHF, and repeater installations, at the cost of being stiff, heavy, and expensive.
Watch out Flexible coax at 50 or 75 ohms uses a solid or foam plastic dielectric that absorbs RF energy, so it loses more per 100 feet; impedance itself (50 vs 75 ohms) is not what determines loss.
Air beats plastic: the more air in the dielectric, the lower the loss. Hardline wins.
HamSandwich explanation, first draft. The question and answers are the NCVEC text.
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The rest of T9B

  1. T9B01 Which of the following connectors should be carefully taped for weather protection when used outdoors?
  2. T9B02 What is the most common impedance of coaxial cables used in amateur radio?
  3. T9B03 Why is coaxial cable the most common feed line for amateur radio antenna systems?
  4. T9B04 What is the major function of an antenna tuner (antenna coupler)?
  5. T9B05 What happens as the frequency of a signal in coaxial cable is increased?
  6. T9B06 Which of the following connector types is most suitable as an RF connector for frequencies above 400 MHz?
  7. T9B07 Which of the following is true of PL-259 type coax connectors?
  8. T9B08 Which of the following is a source of loss in coaxial feed line?
  9. T9B09 What can cause erratic changes in SWR?
  10. T9B10 What is the electrical difference between RG-58 and RG-213 coaxial cable?
  11. T9B11 Which of the following types of feed line has the lowest loss?
  12. T9B12 What is standing wave ratio (SWR)?
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