Best Coax Cable for Ham Radio? The Wireman Explains What You Need to Know

📡 What’s the best coax cable for your ham radio station? If you’re building a new ham shack, upgrading your antennas, or planning a permanent installation, choosing the right coax cable can make a huge difference in your station’s performance. In this interview, Professor Jim (N4BFR) and Deborah Atkins from The Wireman discuss how to choose the best coax for your setup, reduce signal loss, and avoid common installation mistakes. You’ll learn: How coax cable affects signal loss Why LMR-400 is a popular choice Permanent vs. portable installations Coax for towers, rotors, and satellite antennas Grounding your station properly When you should use a balun or choke Tips for new ham radio operators planning their first shack Whether you’re setting up your very first HF station or designing your dream ham shack, this interview is full of practical advice from one of the industry’s trusted experts. 🌐 Learn more about The Wireman: https://www.thewireman.com ⸻ ⏱ Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:30 Building a New Ham Shack 01:15 Choosing the Right Coax Cable 02:18 Why Low-Loss Coax Matters 04:20 Coax for Satellite & Rotators 06:52 Tips for New Hams 08:05 Best Antennas for Beginners 10:10 Grounding, Baluns & RF Noise 11:50 The Wireman Resource Guide 12:40 Where to Find The Wireman ⸻ 📚 Learn Ham Radio with Ham Radio Prep 🌐 https://hamradioprep.com 📱 Download our mobile app: https://hamradioprep.com/mobile-apps/ 🎓 Explore our courses: https://hamradioprep.com/courses/ 🏞️ Check out our POTA Course: https://hamradioprep.com/pota 🤝 Interested in club discounts or partnerships? Email: [email protected] ⸻ 👍 If you enjoyed this interview, please Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications for more ham radio interviews, gear reviews, and educational content from Ham Radio Prep. 73, and we’ll hear you on the air! #HamRadio #AmateurRadio #TheWireman #CoaxCable #HamShack #LMR400 #HFAntenna #HamRadioPrep #ARRL