Lynx NGT-9000s
Installation Manual
1.10.2 Antenna Cables
For L-Band and GPS antenna cables, Table 1-14 lists examples of the recommended antenna cable
vendors and the type of cable to be used for specific lengths of cable.
For Directional antenna cables, Table 1-15 identifies U. S. vendors who sell approved cables by the foot.
Table 1-16 provides a cable to connector cross-reference.
Any cable meeting specifications is acceptable for the installation.
Table 1-14: Coaxial Cable Specifications
INSERTION LOSS
(DB/100FT) [1]
CARLISLE IT TYPE [2]
MIL-C-17 TYPE [3]
RG TYPE
18.5
N/A
M17/128-RG400
RG-400
11.1
N/A
M17/112-RG304
RG-304
9.2
N/A
M17/127-RG393
RG-393
15.2
3C142B
N/A
N/A
9.2
311601
N/A
N/A
7.5
311501
N/A
N/A
5.8
311201
N/A
N/A
3.8
310801
N/A
N/A
[1] RG type coaxial cable insertion loss can vary significantly between manufacturers. The insertion
loss for RG type cables shown in this column is considered 'worst case'. Refer to the cable
manufacturer's specification sheet for actual attenuation (insertion loss) for the cable being used.
[2] Supplier information (for reference only):
Carlisle IT
5300 W. Franklin Drive
Franklin, WI 53132
Tel: 800-327-9473
414-421-5300
Fax: 414-421-5301
www.carlisle.com
Alternate cable suppliers: Pic Wire (
www.picwire.com
) and EMTEQ
(www.emteq.com
)
[3] Supplier information: See current issue of Qualified Products List QPL-17.
0040-17001-01
General Information
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Revision A
January 15, 2015
