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Trick for soldering coaxial cable after stripping the outer shield.
AUDIO AMATEUR 1/1979 [Feb 1979] (v.10#1) pg. 38

Tips on selecting and using coaxial cable.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Jun 1985 (v.41#6) pg. 66

Hints on the use of coaxial cable to feed an antenna system.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Aug 1986 (v.42#8) pg. 36

How to build your own coaxial relay.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Aug 1987 (v.43#8) pg. 20

Using 75 ohm CATV cable coax for amateur antennas.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Mar 1988 (v.44#3) pg. 40

Antenna mast is made from 3" aluminum irrigation tubing. An insulated wire is run through the center of the mast (using spacers) forming the "coax" connector for the antenna attached to the top of the mast.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Aug 1988 (v.44#8) pg. 13

Build a coax antenna switch for your station. Provides switching for four antennas. Est. cost: $11.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Feb 1989 (v.45#2) pg. 18

Coax line stretcher. This "poor man's antenna tuner" consists of a large coffee can with eight interconnected loops of coax cable coiled inside. Using switches, from 2-ft. up to 70-ft. of additional coax can be easily inserted into the feedline to "tune" your antenna. Est. cost: $25.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Apr 1989 (v.45#4) pg. 44
Added Info CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Jun 1989 (v.45#6) pg. 8

Primer on the use of coaxial cable as a tuned transmission line for amateur radio antennas.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Aug 1989 (v.45#8) pg. 13

Tip on selection of coax cable for feeding multiband antennas.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Oct 1989 (v.45#10) pg. 77

Cutting your losses. Replace your antenna transmission line with low-loss aluminum coaxial cable available from your local cable TV company.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Nov 1989 (v.45#11) pg. 28

Coaxial cable cover and concealment. Tips on feeding a coax cable through an interior wall equipped with "firebreaks".
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL May 1990 (v.46#5) pg. 33

Tip on weatherproofing coaxial connections.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Jul 1991 (v.47#7) pg. 64
Added Info CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Nov 1991 (v.47#11) pg. 56
Added Info CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Jan 1992 (v.48#1) pg. 108
Added Info CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL May 1992 (v.48#5) pg. 102

How to correctly assemble Type N connectors.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Aug 1992 (v.48#8) pg. 40

Understanding how RF power travels down a coax transmission line to an antenna, especially with a mismatched termination.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Jan 1995 (v.51#1) pg. 13

Time domain reflectometry (TDR). Technique for locating a break or short in a coaxial cable.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Sep 1997 (v.53#9) pg. 28

How to wire coax connectors.
ELECTRONICS ILLUSTRATED Mar 1965 (v.8#2) pg. 99

Build a cable reflection tester. Used with an oscilloscope to test a damaged or suspect coaxial cable. Est. cost: $5.
ELECTRONICS NOW Dec 1996 (v.67#12) pg. 58
Added Info ELECTRONICS NOW Jul 1997 (v.68#7) pg. 7

Special section on shielded cables and connectors.
ELECTRONICS WORLD Oct 1968 (v.80#4) pg. 37

Coaxial cable. Choosing the right antenna line for the job. Some tips.
ELEMENTARY ELECTRONICS Jul-Aug 1980 (v.20#4) pg. 77

Perspective on coaxial cable and its use in aircraft radio installations.
KITPLANES Nov 1996 (v.13#11) pg. 46

Using coaxial cable baluns, splitters and filters in aviation radio installations.
KITPLANES Jan 1997 (v.14#1) pg. 87

A simple cable communications system. A standard TV/video-game r-f modulator, plus a home-brew dual-IC receiver, lets you use coaxial cable to transmit analog or digital signals over long distances.
MODERN ELECTRONICS [2] Sep 1985 (v.2#3) pg. 53

Under-carpet fiber optics. Simplify routing of lines to carry power, voice signals and data signals throughout an office or building. A comparison of cost and installation of copper versus fiber optic cable.
MODERN ELECTRONICS [2] Jun 1989 (v.6#6) pg. 28

Correct procedure for wiring a coaxial PL-259 connector to prevent short circuits or open connections.
POPULAR COMMUNICATIONS Jan 1990 (v.8#5) pg. 49

Choosing CB coaxial cable. Some tips.
POPULAR COMMUNICATIONS Jul 1990 (v.8#11) pg. 54

An explanation of coaxial cable. How and when to use coax as the lead-in wire for an SWL antenna system.
POPULAR COMMUNICATIONS Feb 1992 (v.10#6) pg. 38

How to attach a PL-259 male plug to both thick RG-8/U-size and thin RG-58/U-size coax cable.
POPULAR COMMUNICATIONS Nov 1994 (v.13#3) pg. 62

Coaxial cable. A look at the various styles of coax and their applications.
POPULAR COMMUNICATIONS Jul 1995 (v.13#11) pg. 58

Care and handling of coaxial cable connectors.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Aug 1970 (v.33#2) pg. 47

Choosing the right transmission line to carry RF power between the transmitter/receiver and the antenna. The emphasis is on the use of coaxial cable.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Dec 1990 (v.7#12) pg. 92

Wire. An overview of the gauge, construction and characteristics of various kinds of electrical wire.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Sep 1993 (v.10#9) pg. 59
Added Info POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] May 1994 (v.11#5) pg. 27

Coaxial cable. An overview of the various types, their properties, and their application as transmission line between antenna and radio equipment.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Sep 1999 (v.16#9) pg. 77

Build a unit to test audio and video connecting cables.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1984 (v.161#3) pg. 154
Correction POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1984 (v.161#7) pg. 8

The care and handling of coaxial cable connectors.
POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1970 (v.197#2) pg. 47

Tips on installing solderless coax connectors for antenna use.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Feb 1977 (v.48#2) pg. 54

Coax vs. twin-lead antenna wire. Includes tips on making ideal coax connections.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Jul 1980 (v.51#7) pg. 48

How to locate faults in coaxial cables.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Dec 1980 (v.51#12) pg. 67

Finding faults in cables (transmission lines) using time-domain reflectometry. How it works and tips on its uses.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Mar 1987 (v.58#3) pg. 66

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