The Care and Feeding of Transmission Lines

Reduce Line Loss!


Transmission lines are an integral part of the art of radio. Designed to carry RF power over short to medium distances with minimal loss, properly selected and installed transmission lines can be as important as radio equipment and antennas for a station's success.


The Care and Feeding of Transmission Lines is a radio amateur's guide to understanding transmission lines. It includes an introduction to the various types of transmission lines, key parameters of coaxial cable and balanced line types, as well as the different types of connectors. With this book, you'll learn how to select the most appropriate transmission line for an application, how to install it, and maintenance techniques to help extend the useful life of the line.