7ft vs 15ft cable signal loss

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.

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?

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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