Messi and Paoloni Airborne 10 Coax Cable

Messi and Paoloni Airborne 10 Coax Cable: High-Performance 10.3mm Coax

The Messi and Paoloni Airborne 10 Coax Cable is a top-tier 10.3mm (.405") coaxial cable, delivering an unmatched combination of low attenuation, robust construction, and exceptional noise reduction for amateur radio enthusiasts and communication professionals. Engineered for superior performance, it boasts the best attenuation tested in a 10.3mm coax, with a remarkable 19dB/100m at 2400 MHz, making it an ideal choice for demanding applications across various frequency bands.

Designed for durability in any environment, the Airborne 10 is suitable for direct burial and totally waterproof, in addition to being weatherproof for outdoor use. Its UV-shielded polyethylene jacket (overall Ø 10.3mm ± 0.15) provides superlative robustness and resistance, ensuring longevity even under harsh conditions. Despite its strength, this cable is incredibly lightweight, being 45% lighter than the average 10.3mm cable, simplifying installation and handling.

The Airborne 10's exceptional shielding is a key differentiator, featuring a super thick braid of 192 wires of copper clad aluminum. This reactive braid, made with advanced 24-spool machines (instead of 16), offers 50% more crossovers, leading to a dramatic reduction in background noise and outstanding Screening Attenuation (SA). The first screen is a 100% screening copper foil with an applied PE-layer, preventing cracking from short radius bends. This dual-layer shielding delivers a Screening Efficiency (SA) of >105 dB from 100-2000 MHz, earning it a Screening Class A++ rating.

Internally, the cable features a copper clad aluminum inner conductor (overall Ø 2.78mm ± 0.05) and a triple-layer, high-pressure physical injection foamed polyethylene dielectric (overall Ø 7.3mm ± 0.05), contributing to its impressive 87% velocity ratio and low capacitance of 74 pF/m. With an impedance of 50 Ohm ± 3 at 200Mhz and a maximum peak power rating of 14,500 Watts, the Airborne 10 is built to handle significant power.

Important Installation Note:

Due to its robust polyethylene sheath, installing connectors on the Airborne 10 requires additional procedures compared to PVC cables. Two longitudinal cuts are necessary to easily insert the component between the braid and the sheath without breaking it, or you can soften the polyethylene sheath using a hair dryer. For further clarification, it is recommended to contact M&P via email (web@messi.it).

Key Features:

• Best Attenuation in 10.3mm Coax: Boosting 19dB/100m at 2400 Mhz.
• Suitable for Direct Burial & Totally Waterproof: Ensures reliability in all outdoor conditions.
• Weatherproof: Perfect for outdoor use.
• Superlative Robustness & Resistance: Thanks to the PE tearproof sheath.
• Incredible Lightness: 45% lighter than average 10.3mm cable.
• Super Thick Braid (192 wires of copper clad aluminum): Dramatically reduces background noise and provides exceptional SA.
• 100% Screening Copper Foil: Prevents cracking.
• 50 Ohm Impedance.
• High Maximum Peak Power: 14,500 Watts.
• Triple Layer Foamed Polyethylene Dielectric: For superior velocity and low capacitance.
• Copper Clad Aluminum Inner Conductor.
• Wide Temperature Range: -45°C to +70°C (-49°F to +158°F).

Electrical Data Highlights:

• Impedance: 50 Ohm ± 3 @200Mhz
• Minimum Bending Radius: 103mm (4.05 in) (up to 15 bends); 65mm (2.56 in) (single bend)
• Temperature: -45°C to +70°C (-49°F to +158°F)
• Capacitance: 74 pF/m ± 2 (22.6 pF/ft ± 2)
• Velocity Ratio: 87%
• Screening Efficiency (SA) 100-2000 MHz: >105 dB
• Screening Class: A++
• Net Weight (100m/100ft): 7.1 Kg (4.8 lb)
• Maximum Peak Power: 14,500 WATT

ATTENTION: To install the connectors in polyethylene cables like this one, additional procedures must be carried out, as it has a more robust sheath than PVC ones. In fact, it requires two longitudinal cuts to easily insert the component between the braid and the sheath without breaking it (alternately you can soften the polyethylene sheath using a hair dryer). Contact M&P via email (web@messi.it) for further clarifications.

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