How to Use ABR Industries Custom Coax Builder - Build Your Own Custom Coax for Ham Radio

[@Swoop180]

I like ABR because they're 99 miles from my porch, and their products and services are second to none!

[@HR4NT]

They are fantastic company with great products! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!!

[@maddog2557]

I ordered from ABR. I called them. They answered with a human. How about that? A real person. Very helpful. Got exactly what I needed and it works great. Very high quality. I have a high attention to detail and I am very impressed. I'm ordering only ABR cable from now on.

[@HR4NT]

They definitely go above and beyond which says a lot about how much they care for their customers. Glad you had an awesome experience! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!!

[@ramonbennett8416]

So glad to see you back on the channel. 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@HR4NT]

Glad to be back! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!!

[@BLACKHEAT1028]

ABR Customer service is outstanding. I placed my order after watching this video, shortly after I get an e mail from ABR about my order. They pointed out that I selected two different type of PL 259 connectors. One end was Solder/Solder and the other end was Solder/Crimp and they just wanted to make sure that is what I wanted. Well it wasn't, I told them what I wanted and they made the changes, and I thanked them for catching my error. Some would have said WELL that's what he ordered.

[@HR4NT]

Their customer service is really above the rest!!!

[@BBaldwin]

Scott, Hope your condition is improving. I know this has been a difficult time for you. I also hope you get the proper restitution from the other driver so you are made whole. You guided me along prior to me earning my Tech license and still love your content to this day. All the best! Bill - KO4VBL

[@HR4NT]

Thank you very much for your support and for being on the channel. I really appreciate that. I am working to heal as fast as I can. More to come! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@RandallRash]

Glad you are back at it Scott. Thanks for helping the Ham community.

[@HR4NT]

I appreciate that Randall! Thank you very much! Glad to be back and looking forward to the future. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!!

[@cavdvr99]

A video explaining some of the differences between some of the cables. Glad to see your getting better.

[@HR4NT]

I am looking into that and I am trying to acquire various samples of the coax that is out there. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@lyledal]

"It's easy if you know what your doing..." Well, there's my problem right there! 🤣Seriously, can you get shorter lengths? I have no need for 50' of anything right now. EDIT: And it's SO GOOD to see you back! Feel better soon, man!

[@HR4NT]

You can order anything from 1 ft to 1000 ft. Thanks for the support, for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@biggfpv2721]

Abr is great! I had to call them today and they are the best.

[@HR4NT]

Yeah they are so helpful and friendly. The way customer service should be. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@briankmetz2735]

I ordered over $300 worth of custom cables & jumpers with ferrites a few months ago. It's awesome to have the correct connector and avoid any & all adapters. For LMR400 & 600, ABR offers two types: solid Core and stranded core UF (Ultra-Flex). LMR400UF has a 3in bend radius. When I received my order, the receipt had a signed 'thank you' on it by the owner! ABR is also a huge government and military supplier. I am 100% satisfied with ABR. The referenced Italian coax is excellent quality and will also make custom cables, but it has to come from Italy so it costs accordingly.

[@HR4NT]

Thanks for sharing that! I wasn't knocking M&P, but as you say due to the location it is pricey to get it here even if you order it from Gigaparts. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@KS0JD]

Glad to have you back!

[@HR4NT]

Thank you so much! 73!

[@taylork7aie]

Good to see you up and going my friend!

[@HR4NT]

Doing my best! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@jamescstanley5018]

Great to see you are back and on the mend. In the UK the first tier of license limits you to only 10 watts, so it is really vital that your antenna system is as efficient as possible, you want every one of Callum's "Wiggles" getting to the antenna and carrying your output through the air, and a cheap Coax will kill all your efforts dead for the sake of a few quid! Some will spend 1000s on a rig and antenna, but blanche at paying for decent coax. thinking it is just wire! Running QRP power levels is hard, so why make things harder by being a cheapskate! Paying the extra is well worth it, low loss cable equals range, and that is what we all strive for! 73 Jim M7BXT

[@HR4NT]

I completely agree. I live by the motto of buy once, cry once. In doing so, I make sure I get the best I can afford so I am not bothered with having to replace it again in a short time. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@K3JRZOnTheAir]

I got a 50 ft cable with the built-in ferrite chokes from an antenna that I bought that came with it (won't mention the antenna company). Definitely a good cable! Thanks for showing the ABR site and their cable builder! Looks like you're doing better! 73!

[@HR4NT]

Glad you enjoyed the video. I am getting a bit stronger each week and hopefully be back full force soon. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@BLACKHEAT1028]

I just order 50' with the 7 ferrite, I also sent them an e mail suggesting a drop down and/or search of common name coax that will bring back result cross referencing their product, not everyone knows AB240UF but will know RG58 8x, LMR 400 etc. This will help take out some of the guess work. I also order a 2' choke, I was going to get one from Chameleon but I already have a few of their products, gotta give ABR a shake. Thanks for the video

[@HR4NT]

I think you will be very happy with the ABR stuff. They are top notch cable and I would put them in the same category as Messi & Paoloni, just more affordable and local. Let me know how you like it after you get it and use it for as while. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@BLACKHEAT1028]

@@HR4NT I have some M&P Hyperflex 10, I like it a lot. I am glad ABR is same quality

[@GregEmbury]

Excellent video about an excellent coax supplier. ABR Industries is the only coax I use, and it's USA made. Good to see you're getting stronger.

[@HR4NT]

Thank you! I love their coax! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@bigt9497]

This really clears up a lot of questions I had about the use of their site. Thanks for the information.

[@HR4NT]

Glad it was helpful! I try to demystify things like this! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@kevingoshe4371]

Yes! Let's keep Americans employed!

[@HR4NT]

Absolutely! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@Al_Dente1]

It's good to see you with those vertebrae vertical. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. If you are able to do so, would you please compare ABR, Cable Experts, WireMan, etc.? Would you consider them of comparable quality of construction?

[@HR4NT]

Thank you. I can definitely look into that and see. I have it written down in my show notes. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@jmollo55]

Thumbs up number 18 ....

[@HR4NT]

Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@vicmiller7191]

Thanks this was very informative. 73 Vic de KE8JWE

[@HR4NT]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@jerryKB2GCG]

what type of coax do you recommended for a 50ft cable for use in POTA with a trapped vertical ? Choke ?

[@HR4NT]

ABR's 240UF should be fine. As far as a choke, that is something you would have to determine if it helps with your specific antenna. It may or may not benefit from having a choke attached, hence why I prefer that choke to be a separate item in my gear. I hope this helps. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@bovineexcrement8635]

I've almost dropped the hammer on some of their stuff, but it's kind of convoluted, I'm not really sure what I'm buying because of all the rebranding, I wish they had a solid key for a reference.

[@HR4NT]

They make all of their cable there. Not sure what you mean by rebranding. Give their coax a try...I am pretty sure you will like the performance. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@paulaubuchon2336]

What and where can I get those covers you use a spool of coax? Paul K1YOU

[@HR4NT]

ABR includes them with their coax. The are nice and really convenient. You "may" be able to purchase them from ABR, but you would have to call and see. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!