Solid core shielded wire

[lowpitch]

So far, I've been using RG174 for shielded I/O wiring when required, but would be interested in a solid core alternative. I generally like the RG174, but don't trust the solder joints to withstand more than one or two reboxings of an effect. It always feels like it's about to snap at any moment.
ChatGPT suggests RG142, which seems to have excellent shielding (dual braid), but also looks kind of hard to work with due to the tinned shield braids. What other alternatives are there? I'm looking for 20-22 AWG solid core with flexible shielding similar to RG174.

 

[finebyfine]

Check out LMR-100, it’s basically solid RG174 with an additional foil shield so easier to work with than a double braid shield. Never tried it myself but seems to fit the bill

 

[jwin615]

I've been happy with this stuff

1 Conductor 24 Silver Plated Shielded MIL-W-16878/6 Type “ET”Teflon 25 ft Hank | eBay

Brand New Manufactured by Teledyne Thermatics 1 Conductor 24 awg 19 Strand with Braid Shield MIL-W-16878/6 Type "ET” Thin Wall Teflon Silver Plated Copper Inner Conductor has Clear Teflon insulation Outer jacket is Clear Teflon 200°C @ 250 volt 25 ft Hank Outside Diameter: .08” Longer lengths...

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It is a braided shield, so it takes some effort to straighten. I just use a small pick and slowly unbraid it...

 

[lowpitch]

Check out LMR-100, it’s basically solid RG174 with an additional foil shield so easier to work with than a double braid shield. Never tried it myself but seems to fit the bill

I'll check it out, thanks!

I've been happy with this stuff

1 Conductor 24 Silver Plated Shielded MIL-W-16878/6 Type “ET”Teflon 25 ft Hank | eBay

Brand New Manufactured by Teledyne Thermatics 1 Conductor 24 awg 19 Strand with Braid Shield MIL-W-16878/6 Type "ET” Thin Wall Teflon Silver Plated Copper Inner Conductor has Clear Teflon insulation Outer jacket is Clear Teflon 200°C @ 250 volt 25 ft Hank Outside Diameter: .08” Longer lengths...

www.ebay.com

It is a braided shield, so it takes some effort to straighten. I just use a small pick and slowly unbraid it...

That's stranded though, isn't it?

 

[Alan W]

If this is for short, internal runs, you can make your own—I started doing this because it was easier than dealing with unraveling braided, and I prefer solid anyway. Here’s a link that describes my process:

Thread 'Making custom short pieces of coax'

Dec 31, 2022

After publishing several build reports, I've been asked about the shielded wire I use at my inputs and output runs. In all honestly, I have no idea if there is a benefit from doing this—Robert's boards are well laid out, with large ground planes on both sides, and we're dealing with a pretty narrow, lowish frequency band. In most of my home build DIY projects, mainly home audio, I know it makes a difference, and it's easy enough to do, so I just throw it in. I will say that my pedals are super quiet, but probably no quieter than others built with these boards.

There's really nothing...

• Alan W
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[lowpitch]

If this is for short, internal runs, you can make your own—I started doing this because it was easier than dealing with unraveling braided, and I prefer solid anyway. Here’s a link that describes my process:

Thread 'Making custom short pieces of coax'

Dec 31, 2022

After publishing several build reports, I've been asked about the shielded wire I use at my inputs and output runs. In all honestly, I have no idea if there is a benefit from doing this—Robert's boards are well laid out, with large ground planes on both sides, and we're dealing with a pretty narrow, lowish frequency band. In most of my home build DIY projects, mainly home audio, I know it makes a difference, and it's easy enough to do, so I just throw it in. I will say that my pedals are super quiet, but probably no quieter than others built with these boards.

There's really nothing...

• Alan W
• Replies: 4
• Forum: The Toolbox

• 

Crafty! Unfortunately, I'm a lazy bum so I'd rather go the pre-made route I ordered some of the LMR100 suggested above. We'll see how workable it is.

 

[GAStan]

4mm OD, 23awg solid center, choice of colors, available by the foot, currently $0.79/foot.
Belden Mini RG59

 

[KreoPensas]

^ this just affected my life