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Times Microwave LMR-400 (Low-Loss Coax)
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all (HF-UHF/SHF)
Bands
| Frequency | 50 ohm; usable to ~6 GHz, Loss ~0.7 dB/100 ft @30 MHz, ~1.5 @150 MHz, ~3.9 @900 MHz |
| Power | Handles roughly a kilowatt-plus at HF (power capacity falls with frequency). Velocity factor ~85%; ~40% lower loss than RG-8/RG-213/9913. |
| Modes | n/a |
Connectors
| terminations | N, UHF (PL-259), TNC, SMA etc. (crimp/solder) |
| power req | None (passive feedline). |
Flexible low-loss 50 ohm cable, the ham-shack standard for long runs
Loss ~0.7 dB/100 ft at 30 MHz; ~40% less than RG-8/RG-213
Velocity factor ~85%; solid center conductor with foam PE dielectric
Bonded-foil + braid shield for excellent shielding
Usable to ~6 GHz; UV-resistant jacket
Widely available pre-terminated or by the foot
Strengths
Big loss reduction over RG-8/213 for long runs; flexible enough to route; ubiquitous connectors and assemblies.
Weaknesses
Solid center conductor tolerates limited flexing; genuine LMR costs more than clones; needs proper crimp tools.
Verdict
The default low-loss feedline for HF-through-UHF runs - if a cable run is long or the band is high, LMR-400 is the baseline everyone compares to.
Times Microwave LMR-400 is the standard flexible low-loss 50-ohm feedline for amateur runs: about 0.7 dB/100 ft at 30 MHz - roughly 40% less loss than RG-8/RG-213 - with an ~85% velocity factor and a bonded foil-plus-braid shield, usable to about 6 GHz.
For a smaller flexible cable see LMR-240; for a classic RG-8 type compare Belden 9913.