Need Antenna Help

[M Rose]

Ok this isn’t the typical cry out I have “X” rig and “y” radio and need “z” antenna.

I am looking for a good source for antenna parts.... specifically looking for antenna isolator washers. The plastic washer that isolates the 3/8” bolt from the mount. I have a home brewed antenna project that requires these and I don’t know how to search for them.

secondly looking for a good source of high quality coax, about 250’ in length.

 

[Charles M]

Home depot or Lowes should have plastic washers if not Amazon does.

 

[M Rose]

Home depot or Lowes should have plastic washers if not Amazon does.

Yea $60 bucks in fuel isn’t inductive for a $0.25 washer... searched amazon, but I must be putting in the wrong word because I can’t find the specific washer I need.
The plastic washer is a special washer for radio use, I haven’t ever seen them used any where else besides the application for which I’m trying to duplicate.

 

[M Rose]

Well finally after a week of searching I must have typed in the correct search terms and found a 10 pack for 6 bucks... way more than I wanted to pay since I need 24 of them for my project.

 

[Charles M]

Yea $60 bucks in fuel isn’t inductive for a $0.25 washer... searched amazon, but I must be putting in the wrong word because I can’t find the specific washer I need.
The plastic washer is a special washer for radio use, I haven’t ever seen them used any where else besides the application for which I’m trying to duplicate.

Do you need something like this? Firestick washers

 

[RoarinRow]

I've never shopped with them before but this site looks like it has all kinds of antenna parts - Amateur Radio Supplies | Ham Radio Buy RG8X, G5RV

 

[M Rose]

Do you need something like this? Firestick washers

That’s exactly what I just ordered, but wow, way more than I thought they would be... needed 3 packs... ouch

 

[M Rose]

I've never shopped with them before but this site looks like it has all kinds of antenna parts - Amateur Radio Supplies | Ham Radio Buy RG8X, G5RV

Thanks for the link... I have it bookmarked now...

 

[RoarinRow]

Thanks for the link... I have it bookmarked now...

Most welcome, hope you find what you're looking for.

 

[Sparksalot]

secondly looking for a good source of high quality coax, about 250’ in length.

To use in one long length, or multiple shorter lengths? That could be a significant difference in the choice.

 

[M Rose]

To use in one long length, or multiple shorter lengths? That could be a significant difference in the choice.

One long run... although I can crimp my own ends.

 

[M Rose]

Most welcome, hope you find what you're looking for.

I ordered a few things... I build antennas for fun.. I got a few new plans I am trying out.

 

[Sparksalot]

One long run... although I can crimp my own ends.

It will depend on your frequency.
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i found this neat little coax loss calculator. Partway down the page. Coax Loss Calculator | KV5R.COM

 

[M Rose]

It will depend on your frequency.
very good You are being redirected...

even better. You are being redirected...

da bomb. You are being redirected...

i found this neat little coax loss calculator. Partway down the page. Coax Loss Calculator | KV5R.COM

It will be for running 160/80m... wow that stuff gets pricy... $1.00/foot isn’t too bad, but $6/foot is going to be very pricey for 250’

 

[Sparksalot]

It will be for running 160/80m... wow that stuff gets pricy... $1.00/foot isn’t too bad, but $6/foot is going to be very pricey for 250’

There was a a direct bury version that was $1.35 per foot.