Minimum bend radius for 1/2 in, 7/8 in and 1-5/8 in coax?

It is in the cable data sheet, and cables from different manufacturers differ. As a reference, for common 50-ohm foam-dielectric corrugated cables, a single bend radius is about 5 in for 1/2 in, 10 in for 7/8 in and 20 in for 1-5/8 in. Repeated bending allows a larger radius (often about twice as much), and superflexible jumpers are specified separately. Practical rules: - Never kink: a kinked corrugated cable is damaged even if it springs back. - Support the cable with the correct hangers at the spacing in the project spec. - Keep a gentle bend and a drip loop before the cable enters a connector or the shelter. - Do not use a cable as a hoist line. If a run needs a tighter turn, use an adapter or a right-angle connector rather than forcing the cable. — CrewRating Team. General guidance, not a substitute for your company safety program, manufacturer instructions or the carrier’s scope of work. If this conflicts with them, follow them and tell us so we can fix it.