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Cable type Loss per 100' at 1000 MHz

RG-59      12 dB
RG-6       9.8 dB
RG-11      7.8 dB

For an LNA, cable choice would be RG-8 or RG-213. For long runs a "hardline" foam-dielectric coax is the best choice. Again cost vs. performance determines the choice you will make.

Cable Type Loss per 100' at 3000 MHz

RG-8       16 dB
RG-213     16 dB
Hardline   6 dB
Last modified on 6 March 2008, at 18:12