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Replacing coax cables | LMR-400 or LMR-240 Transmission Line Replacing a coaxial cable transmission line is a tough job and one that gets put off as long as we can! When fresh coaxial cable runs are installed they can perform perfectly, especially if they are the newer LMR cables rather than old RG-8 or 213. [...]

Times Microwave LMR-240 coaxial cable is designed to provide low loss and years of service. Unlike cheap plastic chinese cables, Times Microwave builds LMR-240 here in the US to the highest standards possible with a high strength polyethylene jacket tested for 20 years UV resistance. The bending characteristics are significantly better than air-dielectric and corrugated [...]

When designing your antenna and transmission systems it is important to know the facts. Large companies who own factories overseas have an interest in maintaining quality control. Cable failing quality inspections is sold off to users on eBay falsely labeled as Times or another brand name. We sell other quality cables made in the US [...]

Chinese manufacturers are becoming well known for substituting off brand and substandard copper alloys and poor quality jacket material in an attempt to keep profit margins up. The difference in cost in making a jacket that lasts 20 vs.5 – 10 years is substantial!  The Genuine US made Times Micro produced LMR400 coax sold by [...]

Coax Connection Gender Confusion! There is more confusion between the gender of coax connectors than any other subject in Ham, CB and WiFi. We have had more issues with connectors than any other aspect of our business. With thousands of LMR-400 and LMR-240 connectors sold on eBay, Amazon, and Sears we have seen hundreds of [...]

LMR-400 50 Ohm & 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable and Transmission Loss Using 50 Ohm LMR400 or LMR-240 coaxial cable for your antenna installations will ensure you get the best signal. LMR-400-75 Ohm coax is made for lower freqs like those used in digital audio, and cable TV. While they are sometimes used in Ham Radio [...]