Re: [TowerTalk] Fwd: Attach a PL-259 to a 1/2" hardline

[K8RI <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>]

On 11/7/2012 5:32 PM, Tom KD8DEG wrote:
> I use standard copper pipe compression fittings if the cable is the
> aluminum 75 ohm cabel tv line. They work great.
A couple ways of making adapters.
http://www.rogerhalstead.com/ham_files/conn.htm

73

Roger (K8RI)

> Tom KD8DEG
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Maki" <lists@oakcom.org>
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> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 10:00 AM
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Fwd: Attach a PL-259 to a 1/2" hardline
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>
> > Well, they do make female F connectors for anything up to .750, but
> > normally it's terminated with pin connectors. The pin connectors
> > though are useful as a starting point to transition to UHF.
> >
> > -Steve K8LX
> >
> > On 11/7/2012 9:49 AM, Jim W7RY wrote:
> >
> > > Is this 75 Ohm CATV cable?
> > >
> > > If so, there are NO standard adapters or connectors. The cable TV
> > > industry does not use "connectors" on this type of coax. The cable
> > > connects directly to the device through a hole in the side of the
> > > device.
> > >
> > > 73
> > > Jim W7RY
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