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From: n8de@thepoint.net (Don Havlicek)
Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2002 20:25:48 -0500
Tom,
Not sure .. but is RG-177 the same diameter as RG-17? .. I have some
connectors for RG-177 that I picked up new a few years ago .. the RG-177
is old .. but the connectors are new !!
Don
N8DE

Tom Rauch wrote:
> 
> > I've used, and like to use, stuff like RG217, RG17, RG18, etc.
> > Reason: Very available as new mil surplus, handles lots of power, even
> > mismatched; solid dielectric will withstand tons of abuse including
> > driving cars and trucks over it, and it lasts a very, very, very long
> > time.  Drawback is weight, which is a lot!  I think RG17/RG18 is about
> > a pound a foot, so 300' weighs a lot
> 
> Where can I get connectors for RG-17??
> 
> I'd like to get into a 7/8th inch EIA flange from the RG-17.
> 
> I have 800 feet of brand new cable, but need to get into a EIA flange
> or some other standard connector somehow.
> 
> 73, Tom W8JI
> W8JI@contesting.com
> 
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