VETCOMMS Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 I did a brief search and didn't see anything but please direct me to the topic if it has been covered. Is it generally unacceptable to bury coax from an antenna to the house/structure where a radio or repeater would be located? The pole with the antenna would be about 20 yards from the garage and 10 yards from a power line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tweiss3 Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 Putting it in conduit also helps protect it from weed eaters, rodents, neighbors, etc. WRXH357 and WRXB215 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 WRQC527 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 19 minutes ago, WRTZ750 said: I did a brief search and didn't see anything but please direct me to the topic if it has been covered. Is it generally unacceptable to bury coax from an antenna to the house/structure where a radio or repeater would be located? The pole with the antenna would be about 20 yards from the garage and 10 yards from a power line. Not necessarily. As long as you use direct-bury coax, it's not an issue. But make sure that's what you use. Not all coax can withstand being buried because of moisture, temperature changes, that kind of thing. WRXH357 and SteveShannon 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 VETCOMMS Posted February 20 Author Report Share Posted February 20 Something like this? https://www.showmecables.com/times-microwave-lmr-400-direct-burial-coaxial-cable-black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Socalgmrs Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Doesn’t sound like it’s very far of a run. I’d put it in some grey pvc just to keep it safe. BoxCar, VETCOMMS and WRXH357 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 WRTA578 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 That will work bt being LMR400 and foil wrapped still I wouldn't use it... I would go with a Heliax Cable "All HELIAX coaxial cables are jacketed for direct burial or for corrosive environmental conditions. Standard jacketing material is weather-resistant polyethylene suitable for use in extreme climates." VETCOMMS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 VETCOMMS Posted February 20 Author Report Share Posted February 20 Much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SteveShannon Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 2 hours ago, WRXP381 said: Doesn’t sound like it’s very far of a run. I’d put it in some grey pvc just to keep it safe. It sure makes it easier to replace. WRYZ926 and VETCOMMS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 VETCOMMS Posted February 21 Author Report Share Posted February 21 Looks like there are different diameters? Does anyone have a supplier recommendation with great customer service? I typed in Heliax at gigaparts and HRO with no luck. Buy direct from Commscope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BoxCar Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 The size of Heliax needed depends on the three variables of frequency, length of run, and power. VETCOMMS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 gortex2 Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 Make sure the jacket can handle being in water. Unless you use steel threaded conduit and seal connections you will most likely get water in it. We use Rigid at tower sites to eliminate this and still can get some water in it. I have helped a few SAR users with small control stations where we actually used PEX pipe in a short distance and worked well. VETCOMMS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 tcp2525 Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 On 2/20/2024 at 9:24 PM, Sshannon said: It sure makes it easier to replace. Yep! It's kinda foolish to not use conduit. It's inexpensive and you don't have to dig again if you have to replace the run or add another. Just because cable is rated direct burial doesn't mean you have to use it that way. I've seen too many direct burial cables get the jacket compromised by small sharp rocks. I won't do a job unless it's in conduit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I did a brief search and didn't see anything but please direct me to the topic if it has been covered.
Is it generally unacceptable to bury coax from an antenna to the house/structure where a radio or repeater would be located?
The pole with the antenna would be about 20 yards from the garage and 10 yards from a power line.
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