They arent exactly cheap, but there are commercial CATV splice connectors
available. Probably about $20 or so for a 3/4 inch splice. Like the
connectors, this requires a coring tool to remove the dielectric, but you cant
beat the connection quality.
73, Ty K3MM
-----Original Message-----
From: Alfred J. Frugoli <ke1fo@contesting.com>
To: towertalk@contesting.com <towertalk@contesting.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 02:41
Subject: [TowerTalk] Splicing CATV Hardline
>
>I'm looking for a reliable way to splice CATV hardline so it can be run
>through a couduit. I used a homebrew connection last year, but it
>failed over the winter. I havn't opened up the conduit yet, but I
>suspect contraction during the winter was enough to make the connection
>come apart. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Al, KE1FO
>
>
>
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