Coaxial Antenna Cables & Patch Leads

Your radio is only as good as the cable connecting it. Don't let your signal get lost in cheap, generic coax. 📡

We stock a premium selection of 50-Ohm Coaxial Cables designed specifically for Amateur and CB radio use. Whether you need a short 1-foot jumper to connect your SWR meter or a 50-foot run for your base station antenna, our cables feature heavy-duty molded PL-259 connectors and 95% copper shielding to keep your signal clean and interference-free.

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Radio Antenna Coax

An Expert's Guide to Coax Cable

Choosing the right cable is a trade-off between flexibility, signal loss, and power handling. We carry the two most important types for ham radio operators: RG58 and RG213.

🛡️ The 95% Shielding Difference

All of our pre-made DistribuComm cables feature 95% copper braid shielding. Many "budget" cables sold online use only 60% shielding. Our higher standard reduces RF interference (RFI) in your shack and ensures your signal goes to the antenna, not into your computer speakers.

RG58 vs. RG213: Which One Do You Need?

Feature RG58 (Standard) RG213 (Heavy Duty)
Best For Mobile Ham / CB Radio installs, short jumpers, portable ops. HF Base stations, high power, long cable runs.
Thickness Thin (0.195") - Very flexible and easy to route through cars. Thick (0.405") - Rigid and heavy; hard to route in vehicles.
Signal Loss Moderate loss. Best kept at or under 50 feet. Low loss. Excellent for long runs (50ft+).
Power Handling Good for 100W HF radios. High Power. Essential for linear amplifiers (1kW+).

What Length Should I Buy?

Short Jumpers (1ft - 3ft): Use these to connect equipment on your desk (e.g., Radio -> Meter -> Tuner). Keeping these short reduces cable clutter and signal loss.

Mobile Runs (12ft - 18ft): The standard length for reaching from a trunk or hood mount to the dashboard of a vehicle.

Base Station Runs (25ft - 50ft): Used to get from your radio to an outdoor antenna. If you need to go further than 50ft, we highly recommend upgrading to RG213 (or LMR-400 style cable) to prevent signal loss.

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