Tis the simple answer. Use a Kellems grip and then there is no stress on the bend. They are available to slide over the end of the cable or as "lace on" so they can go on an established length or whe
Author: Patrick Greenlee <patrick_g@windstream.net>
Date: Fri, 05 Jun 2015 10:03:38 -0500
Thanks grant. Apparently I was set to worrying over a non problem. I have seen but not used the Chinese finger cuff things for pulling wires through conduit using a winch and 3/4 inch rope. I hadn't
Author: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Fri, 05 Jun 2015 23:00:53 -0400
I had 5 100' vertical runs of LMR-400 on the corner of a 45G. All were securely taped every 3 feet. at the top and bottom were bulkhead connectors to ground the shield. In less than 5 years "all" of
My experience shows "to me" that those using N-type connectors on vertical runs without problems are quite lucky. Coax with type N connectors is quite capable of center pin migration in or out just
OK, I see the issue. Like Rick, I used to use N connectors and abandoned them because of the center pin migration. I now only use good quality Amphenol PL-259's and everything has been fine. I am ana
When using N connectors, always use ones with captivated contacts. On these, the center pin has an extra 'collar' towards the cable end which fits into a slot in the insulation material and keeps the
Author: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sat, 06 Jun 2015 19:33:27 -0400
Migration where the coax is laying on the ground is specific to several types of coax where the materials for the center conductor and outer (jacket, shield, and braid) have substantially different c
Author: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sat, 06 Jun 2015 21:43:13 -0400
There are fairly deep cuts in the concrete, but the whole thing is full of1/4" steel mesh. The whole works needs to be resurfaced as it was poured on a 90 deg plus day with not a cloud in sight. They