MESSI & PAOLONI M&P CONTEST FLEX 10 High quality coaxial 10.3 mm

The CONTEST-FLEX 10 from Messi & Paoloni is a professional 50-ohm coaxial cable specifically developed for amateur radio operators working primarily in the HF, 50 MHz, and VHF bands . This new range has been designed to offer significantly superior performance compared to conventional RG-213 cable, while maintaining a highly competitive price and high flexibility for all types of installations.

Its design philosophy differs from that of the UltraFlex 10 Competition. Instead of aiming for maximum performance across all bands, the CONTEST-FLEX 10 is optimized for the frequencies where most amateur radio operators use it, offering an excellent balance between loss, flexibility, shielding, and cost. This makes it an ideal alternative between the classic RG-213 and the UltraFlex 10 Competition.

One of its main innovations is its central conductor, made up of 19 copper strands , which provides great flexibility and makes it an excellent choice for installations with rotating antennas or rotors, where the cable is subject to continuous movement. It also incorporates a triple-layer foamed polyethylene dielectric with a velocity factor of 87% , along with a double shielding system using metallic foil and tinned copper mesh, achieving an efficiency greater than 105 dB and significantly reducing noise and external interference.

For contest stations, DXers, or amateur radio operators primarily working on HF, 6 meters, and 2 meters, the CONTEST-FLEX 10 is one of the most well-rounded options in the Messi & Paoloni catalog. If the installation is primarily intended for use on 432 MHz, 1.2 GHz, or higher frequencies , the manufacturer continues to recommend the UltraFlex 10 Competition due to its lower losses on those bands.