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Re: [TowerTalk] PL259 crimp-ons for TV cable

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] PL259 crimp-ons for TV cable
From: Bob Nielsen <nielsen@oz.net>
Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2006 11:50:45 -0800
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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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