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Base Looking for recommendations for a tree mounted antenna

It's a dipole....can be used both vert and horz. Might be easy to get up there. Tune it down on ground, after your tree monkey anchors it test and tune to get swr just right.(y)
 
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IMAX 2000, up in the tree works for me.

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Jefa Tech low loss 400 $0.69/ft and its direct burial too. I have 100 Ft going to my Vector 4000.

https://www.jefatech.com/collections/raw-cable-by-the-foot

JEFA Tech Low Loss 400 is a high performance alternative to CommScope® WBC-400, Times Microwave Systems® LMR-400, Belden® 9914 / 9913 / 7810 and Andrew® CNT-400 coax cable.

This is high performance coaxial cable which has become the standard of the outdoor wireless LAN industry. It is also used by Amateur Radio stations looking for higher performance for VHF/UHF, microwave, and satellite communications as compared to standard RG-8/U. It also works very well on HF, with much higher power handling capability than other coax alternatives.
GENUINE BRAND NAME COAX CABLE
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Our coax cable is produced to strict tolerances and stored in our climate controlled warehouse in the state of Maryland, USA. JEFA Tech has been in business since 2003. We are well established and here to stay and support you with a quality product. We stand behind the quality and performance of the cable and offer a 30 day money back guarantee and five year warranty.

Trusted by many military and government customers including the HAARP (High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program) in Alaska.


TECHNICAL SUMMARY:
  • 50 ohm impedance
  • .405" outer diameter (same as RG-8, RG-213, LMR-400, etc)
  • Lightweight, Flexible
  • Polyethylene Jacket - provides full waterproofing and UV Protection
  • Solid Copper Clad Aluminum Center Conductor
  • Direct Burial Rated - no conduit needed
  • Double Shielded for low loss and interference rejection
  • First Shield: Bonded aluminum foil with 100% coverage
  • Second Shield: Tinned copper braid with 98% coverage
  • Foam Dieletric - adds to flexibility and performance
  • 5 year warranty, 20+ year life expectancy
  • Uses same size connectors as RG-8, RG-213, LMR-400 size cable, including standard PL-259's
Comparison of Popular .405" Size Coax
Attenuation (Signal Loss) per 100/ft - (lower numbers are better)
Frequency / Band JEFA
LL400
Times
LMR-400 Andrew
CNT-400 RG-8/U
RG-213/U
7 Mhz (40 meters) 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.49
14 Mhz (20 meters) 0.46 0.46 0.46 0.70
28 Mhz (10 meters & CB) 0.65 0.65 0.65 1.01
50 Mhz (6 meters) 0.88 0.88 0.88 1.36
144 Mhz (VHF) 1.50 1.50 1.50 2.38
220 Mhz (VHF) 1.86 1.87 1.87 3.00
450 Mhz (UHF) 2.71 2.71 2.71 4.46
900 Mhz (UHF) 3.90 3.90 3.90 6.64
1.5 Ghz (MW) 5.12 5.12 5.12 8.99
2.5 Ghz (MW, WiFi) 6.76 6.76 6.76 12.32
5.8 Ghz (MW, WiFi) 10.8 10.8 10.8 21.28

Are you an amateur radio operator? This cable is the same size as RG-8 and RG-213 and will accept the same connectors! Standard PL-259 connectors fit with no adapters needed. Upgrade your shack to this higher quality, much lower loss cable today! It will dramatically reduce your signal loss on VHF and UHF. It will increase your receive signal and handle more power on HF. JEFA Tech coax is used by many fine ham radio operators world wide and is even used by the experimental HAARP (High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program) in Alaska.

CB OPERATORS - Get the most bang for your buck by upgrading your coax cable to JEFA Tech LL400. Trusted by many CB operators for years.
 

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