On Nov 7, 2006, at 11:07 AM, K4SAV wrote:
> Is there a version of these PL259 crimp-on connectors available that
> will fit 75 ohm TV cable? The most common size cable has an OD of
> about
> 0.28 (0.2 with the outer jacket removed) and a center diameter
> including
> the insulation of about 0.18. This is larger than RG58 or RG59 but
> smaller than RG8. This cable can be obtained for free and it is
> nice for
> things like receiving antennas. I currently have a receiving antenna
> project under way that will uses about 1000 ft of this stuff and an
> easy
> way to connect PL259s would be very useful.
>
The cable you are referring to is RG-6. I have never seen UHF
connectors for this--the standard connector is type F, and is
available in both crimp and compression models. Adapters from F to
UHF are readily available (also F to BNC).
Bob, N7XY
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