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* smaller than RG8 with less loss than RG58U
 
* smaller than RG8 with less loss than RG58U
 
* still not as good as RG8
 
* still not as good as RG8
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[http://hamradio.arc.nasa.gov/coaxcableloss.html NASA Coax Cable Loss Chart]

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RG8, RG8X, RG58U

RG58U

  • more flexible
  • lower cost
  • good for short runs with mobile installations

RG8

  • less loss on long runs 50ft - 100ft
  • thicker and less flexible

RG8X (mini foam)

  • smaller than RG8 with less loss than RG58U
  • still not as good as RG8

NASA Coax Cable Loss Chart