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

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

On 11/7/2012 8:29 PM, Hans Hammarquist wrote:
> As you can see, I used that too. The "disadvantage" with that is that you can 
> only use the compression coupling once. If you need to remove the connector from the 
> cable you need to buy a new compression ring and nut.
>
>
> You "only" need to cut the cable and can reuse everything else with the flare connection, 
> plus you get two attachments out of one union compare to one attachment with one union compression 
> coupling. The union coupling are about $8 at Lowes and Home Depot. It took me about 20 minutes to 
> shape the flare union into two attachments. It is just a matter of what you want to do. The 
> compression coupling is much easier to use, but it is fun to "build things" sometimes. :-)
That would not be a problem for me as I only use PL-259s once and then 
pitch them and it's rare to even attempt to reuse N type.
73

Roger (K8RI)


> Hans - N2JFS
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom KD8DEG <kd8deg@centurytel.net>
> To: Steve Maki <lists@oakcom.org>; towertalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Sent: Wed, Nov 7, 2012 5:33 pm
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Fwd:  Attach a PL-259 to a 1/2" hardline
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>
> I use standard copper pipe compression fittings if the cable is the aluminum
> 75 ohm cabel tv line. They work great.
>
> Tom KD8DEG
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Maki" <lists@oakcom.org>
> To: "towertalk" <towertalk@contesting.com>
> 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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