On Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:52:15 -0600, brian whatcott
wrote:

There are lower loss, cheaper coax choices out there.

Instead, 214 and the like are insurance against the day that may come in
12 years time, when the signal lines have taken a couple of knock-downs,
and weeks of sea fog end in a call for help. THAT'S the moment when the
cost earns its price.

This year, you would get more range from a much cheaper coax, before
time and weather take their toll....

That's exactly right. Anyone who has tried to maintain electronic
equipment on a salt water boat knows the value of long term
durability.