This extra-beefy RG8X coax is resistant to kinks, cuts, door slams & mother nature Extra shielding & hand-soldered ends sets it apart from cheaper RG58 coax Available in your choice of 9’ or 18’ lengths DescriptionLooking for coax that can take a beating and keep on going? Say hello to our premium RG8X cable, the beefiest coax we carry. It's an ideal choice for heavy-duty vehicle applications as well as base station setups. RG8X is constructed to be thicker than the RG-58 and is recommended for situations where the coax may see higher-than-average wear or when a stouter cable is desired. A 95%+ shielding rating prevents signal leak and outside interference, resulting in longer transmission range and a clearer signal. The cable's hand-soldered, quality PL-259 ends are less likely to break or short than cables with molded ends. Also available in 25', 50', 75' and 100' lengths here.Specs Model / SKU: Belden or Comparable RG8X Coax Type: RG-8X (Premium Single) Connection Type: PL-259 Product Details: 95%+ shielding ratingQuality, hand-soldered PL-259 endsThick, 24" diameter buildStranded center9' or 18' longDual PL-259 ends Compatible with: All CB radios and mount studs that accept a PL-259 coax connection. For most uses, we recommend 18' over 9' because the longer cable is more resistant to performance and installations problems. The 9' length doesn't cause problems, but 18' lengths tend to work better when installation issues arise, which is why we recommend them. Details Help me chooseCoax LengthChoosing Between 9' vs 18'If your CB installation is done perfectly, it shouldn't really matter what length coax you use. But we've found that in the event a less-than-perfect antenna location is chosen, coax lengths of 18' help to lessen the problem vs. exacerbate it. For this reason, we recommend 18' coax for mobile installs, as it provides a bit of performance cushion in case the antenna isn't working at 100%.That being said, using a 9' coax isn't a problem. Just understand that 9' lengths will provide less "grace" in the event of SWR issues / a non-ideal mounting location, so you'll want to take extra care to install your equipment properly and ensure a properly tuned antenna. 25'+ for Base Installs Coax in lengths of 25' increments are commonly used in permanent / base installs without issue.
