Looking on the web, I have found numerous suggestions and no definite answer.
To make a shielded test lead for use on a RF device, such as a Signal generator, Oscilloscope, or other, I have seen recommendations for TV coax (RG59), CB/Ham antenna wire (RG58) and microphone cable. Which is best?
I know that the TV cable is stiff, with that solid wire in the center, so that would not be the ideal cable to use. It's been years since I used the CB/Ham cable. I know that stuff is stoffer too, but maybe not as bad. As far as handling and softness, I know the Mic cable is probably the best, but I read that it's probably the least desireable because of impedance issues.
So what is normally used?
BTW:
- I might be wrong on those RG numbers. I'm just going on my failing memory.