7ft vs 15ft cable signal loss

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Anyone have experience on just how bad is the 15 foot length option for the Parsec Husky vs. the 7 foot with a Peplink Max BR1 Pro 5G?

I can probably make the 7 foot work, but it would require me to mount the Husky alongside a Velit 12V DC air conditioner on my van roof. To get the Husky up in more clear space on the roof, alongside a MaxxFan, would need the 15 foot cable. I figure if the EMI from the fan was a problem, I could just leave the fan open, but off. But there will definitely be times where I need to run the AC and use the Husky with a Peplink Max BR1 Pro 5G. Afraid if buy the 7 foot for less signal loss, I lose a valuable option since the cable is not easily swapped or extended.

I’m aware of the new Peplink Antenna Max. But the poe splitter isn’t available for months yet and a bit concerned about the sheer value of something on the roof for theft is the peplink is inside it.

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Hi John,

it depends on the quality of your extension cable. In my opinion, with a good cable like a LMR 400 up to 30 feet is possible.
Look at the cable loss at the hightest frequency you will use, then you can calculate that easy.

BR
Dennis

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Thanks. The Husky comes with either a 7 foot or a 15 foot cable. So I wouldn’t be using any extension cable - just which ever unit I end up ordering.

Have not found any specs on signal loss per foot from Parsec - which is why I’m trying to figure out what are people’s experience?

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If you can tell me exactly what type of cable it is I can probably find you the specs vis-a-vis loss at various frequencies.

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