Shopping for coax, connectors & portable cases can lead to two very different choices: a 50-foot cable with PL-259 connectors for a direct radio-to-antenna connection, or a six-piece balun lot aimed at antenna projects and experimentation. The key decision is whether you need a defined cable configuration now or are comfortable working with assorted, untested components.
Quick verdict
The 50Ft LMR400 PL259 UHF Male to Male RF Coaxial Jumper Cable For Ham Radio Antenna is the clearer fit for a ham or CB radio setup that calls for 50 feet of LMR-400 coax and PL-259 UHF male connectors at both ends. It is priced at $56.98.
The Lot of 6 Vintage 4:1 Ham Radio Antenna Baluns Transformers Coax Feed Line makes more sense for antenna builders, restorers, or experimenters who specifically want six assorted 4:1 baluns. At $64.00, it costs $7.02 more and carries an untested, as-is condition.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Listed configuration |
|---|---|---|
| 50Ft LMR400 PL259 UHF Male to Male RF Coaxial Jumper Cable For Ham Radio Antenna | $56.98 | 50ft/15m LMR-400 coax; PL-259 UHF male connectors at both ends |
| Lot of 6 Vintage 4:1 Ham Radio Antenna Baluns Transformers Coax Feed Line | $64.00 | Six assorted vintage 4:1 baluns; untested and sold as-is |
Where each product wins
- Choose the LMR-400 cable for a defined feed-line job. Its 50ft length, 50-ohm description, black color, and PL-259-to-PL-259 configuration give you a specific cable format to match against your equipment.
- Choose the balun lot for quantity and project variety. Six assorted baluns provide more individual components to sort through, with the description pointing to HF and VHF antenna projects, impedance matching, and feed-line noise reduction.
- Choose the cable when price matters within this comparison. Its $56.98 price is $7.02 below the $64.00 balun lot, while the two options serve different purposes.
Product notes
50Ft LMR400 PL259 Coaxial Jumper Cable
This cable is the practical pick when your setup calls for a 50-foot run of LMR-400 coax with a PL-259 UHF male connector on each end. The description identifies it as a 50-ohm, low-loss coaxial cable and lists uses including ham radio transceivers, antenna analyzers, tuners, coax switches, and CB radio equipment. Its $56.98 price also keeps the purchase below the six-balun lot by $7.02. The limitation is its fixed male-to-male connector arrangement: that specific pairing may not suit a setup requiring a different connector type or gender. It is also a single cable rather than a collection of antenna components, so it is aimed at one defined connection rather than experimentation with multiple balun configurations.
Lot of 6 Vintage 4:1 Ham Radio Baluns
The balun lot stands out for the number and variety of components: six assorted vintage 4:1 baluns in various types and configurations. The description positions them for HF and VHF amateur radio antennas, antenna-building projects, impedance matching, feed-line noise reduction, restoration, reuse, or collecting. That makes the lot a natural match for an experienced builder who wants several components to examine and incorporate into projects. Its main limitation is explicit: the baluns are sold untested and as-is, with a condition of "For parts or not working." The $64.00 price is also $7.02 above the coax cable, so this is not the straightforward choice for someone who simply needs a specified 50-foot cable with known PL-259 ends.
Final choice by use case
- For a 50-foot ham or CB feed-line connection: pick the 50Ft LMR400 PL259 UHF Male to Male RF Coaxial Jumper Cable For Ham Radio Antenna. Its length, LMR-400 cable type, 50-ohm description, and PL-259 ends are clearly defined.
- For antenna building or component experimentation: pick the Lot of 6 Vintage 4:1 Ham Radio Antenna Baluns Transformers Coax Feed Line. The six assorted units and 4:1 design are the central appeal.
- For the lower price in this head-to-head: choose the cable at $56.98 rather than the balun lot at $64.00.
These are not interchangeable purchases: the cable solves a specific coax-connection need, while the balun lot is a six-piece project-oriented choice with an untested, as-is limitation.
