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Messi & Paoloni AIRBORNE 10 /.400"
Exceptionally low-loss 50 ohm coax with a waterproof direct-burial PE jacket, A++ screening and outstanding performance at only 7.1kg per 100 metres.
Choose your cable length and connector combination and let us build the lead for you.
Lower loss than RG213. Far lower loss than RG-8X. Around 45% lighter than a typical 10.3mm coax.
AIRBORNE 10 combines exceptionally low attenuation with a rugged waterproof polyethylene jacket and remarkably low weight, making it ideal for permanent outdoor feeds, long runs and installations where cable weight matters.
Messi & Paoloni AIRBORNE 10 /.400" is a high-performance 10.3mm coaxial cable developed around three priorities: very low attenuation, exceptionally low weight and serious outdoor durability.
M&P describes AIRBORNE 10 as delivering the best attenuation it has tested in a 10.3mm coaxial cable. At the same time, the cable weighs only 7.1kg per 100 metres, approximately 45% less than an average 10.3mm cable.
Its UV-resistant polyethylene outer jacket is designed for direct burial and outdoor use, making AIRBORNE 10 an excellent choice where the feed line needs to run underground, across exposed areas or over a significant distance.
M&P describes AIRBORNE 10 as having the best attenuation it has tested in a 10.3mm coax.
Tough UV-resistant polyethylene jacket is waterproof and designed for permanent underground and outdoor installation.
Around 45% lighter than a typical 10.3mm coax, reducing cable load and making long runs considerably easier to handle.
Triple-layer physically foamed polyethylene dielectric provides excellent RF efficiency from HF well into the microwave spectrum.
Outstanding 10.3mm Coax Performance
AIRBORNE 10 delivers exceptionally low attenuation despite its lightweight construction.
At 20°C, M&P specifies loss of only 1.3dB per 100m at 14MHz, 2.4dB at 50MHz, 4.2dB at 144MHz, 7.6dB at 430MHz, 13.6dB at 1296MHz and just 19.2dB at 2400MHz.
That makes AIRBORNE 10 particularly attractive for longer feed lines and higher-frequency operation, where every additional dB lost in the coax directly reduces both transmitted and received signal levels.
See the Difference Against RG213 and RG-8X
AIRBORNE 10 offers considerably lower attenuation than traditional RG213/U despite being the same general cable diameter, while the improvement over RG-8X is even greater.
RG213/U and RG-8X figures are representative values and may vary between individual manufacturers and cable constructions.
Waterproof and Designed for Direct Burial
Unlike ordinary PVC-jacket coax, AIRBORNE 10 uses a UV-shielded polyethylene outer jacket specifically designed for outdoor use and direct burial.
M&P describes the cable as completely waterproof and highlights the excellent tear resistance of the PE sheath. This makes it particularly useful for permanent antenna installations where the feed line needs to cross a garden, run underground or remain exposed to the weather.
AIRBORNE 10 is specifically manufactured as a waterproof direct-burial coax. Normal good installation practice should still be followed, particularly around connectors, entry points and areas where the cable could suffer mechanical damage.
Remarkably Light for a 10.3mm Coax
One of AIRBORNE 10's biggest practical advantages is its weight.
At only 7.1kg per 100 metres, M&P states that it is approximately 45% lighter than the average 10.3mm cable.
That makes a noticeable difference when installing long runs, carrying cable for portable or DX operation, shipping large quantities or supporting a vertical feed line on a mast or tower.
Lightweight Copper-Clad Aluminium Construction
The centre conductor is a 2.78mm copper-clad aluminium conductor. This construction substantially reduces cable weight while still providing the RF performance required by the design.
The first screen is a 100% copper foil with an applied polyethylene layer designed to prevent cracking during short-radius bends.
Over this sits M&P's heavy-duty 192-wire copper-clad aluminium reactive braid with approximately 85% coverage.
192-Wire Reactive Braid
The reactive braid is manufactured on a 24-spool machine rather than the more conventional 16-spool process.
This creates approximately 50% more crossover points, allowing the braid to react to bending and twisting in a spring-like manner while maintaining excellent screening performance.
M&P also highlights the exceptionally thick 192-wire braid as helping to reduce background noise in demanding RF installations.
A++ Screening Performance
AIRBORNE 10 provides screening efficiency greater than 105dB between 100MHz and 2000MHz, giving it M&P's A++ screening classification.
The combination of full copper foil and the dense reactive braid helps minimise both unwanted signal ingress and RF radiation from the feed line.
Excellent Power Handling
Despite its remarkably low weight, AIRBORNE 10 is capable of serious transmit power.
At a cable temperature of 40°C, M&P specifies continuous power handling of approximately 5180W at 14MHz, 2939W at 50MHz, 1710W at 144MHz and 944W at 430MHz.
M&P specifies a maximum peak-power rating of 14.5kW. Continuous power handling varies with frequency and cable temperature, so the detailed ratings should be followed for demanding high-power installations.
Where AIRBORNE 10 Works Best
Waterproof PE jacket makes it ideal for permanent underground runs between the shack and antenna.
Exceptionally low attenuation helps preserve transmitted power and weak received signals over substantial distances.
Excellent attenuation figures make AIRBORNE 10 particularly effective as operating frequency increases.
Only 19.2dB/100m attenuation at 2400MHz makes it an excellent choice for short low-loss QO-100 transmit feed lines.
Extremely low weight makes transporting substantial lengths much easier than conventional 10.3mm coax.
Strong continuous-carrier ratings and a 14.5kW peak specification suit demanding amplifier installations.
M&P Cable Length Guidance
M&P provides the following transmitting guidance for AIRBORNE 10. These figures indicate lengths at which M&P rates performance as Excellent or Good and are not absolute operating limits.
Cable Construction
- 2.78mm copper-clad aluminium centre conductor
- Triple-layer high-pressure physically foamed polyethylene dielectric
- 100% copper foil first screen with applied PE layer
- 85% coverage reactive braid
- 192 copper-clad aluminium braid wires manufactured using 24 spools
- UV-resistant polyethylene outer jacket
- Waterproof and suitable for direct burial
- 10.3mm overall cable diameter
- 87% velocity factor
- A++ screening efficiency greater than 105dB from 100 to 2000MHz
- Maximum peak power 14,500W
AIRBORNE 10 /.400" Technical Specifications
General
Construction
Minimum Bend Radius
103mm for up to 15 bends
65mm
Structural Return Loss
Attenuation at 20°C
Continuous Power Handling at 40°C
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