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Re: [TowerTalk] 4.3-10 Connector for RG8

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] 4.3-10 Connector for RG8
From: "Jeff DePolo" <jd0@broadsci.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 09:59:25 -0400
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I've never seen a 4.3-10 used on a vertical feedline run of 7/8" or larger.
7-16 is standard.  7-16 is arguably more more rugged than 4.3-10 due to its
larger size.  4.3-10 is used on smaller-size cables in situations where you
might typically consider using a type N connector but where you need low-PIM
performance, which is why such a connector on a non-PIM-rated cable like
RG-8 likely wouldn't have much demand in the commercial world.

                                        --- Jeff WN3A

 
> 1-5/8" has never been used to connect directly to a jackfield, so I'm 
> not sure where you're coming from. Large feedlines always 
> transition to 
> a 1/2" or smaller jumper when connecting to a multiport radio 
> or antenna.
> 
> -Steve K8LX
> 
> On 04/30/19 8:35 AM, Michael Clarson wrote:
> 
> > Peter: Sure, they are available, but if your reason for 
> using them is to
> > make a denser jackfield, one would use a smaller cable. 
> --73, Mike, WV2ZOW.
> > 
> >> 4.3-10 connectors for 1 5/8" cable are available (male as well).
> >>
> >> 
> https://products.spinner-group.com/4-3-10-female-connector-lf-
1-5-8-50-multi
> >> fit-bn431022
> >> 
> <https://products.spinner-group.com/4-3-10-female-connector-lf
-1-5-8-50-multifit-bn431022>
> >>
> >> 73
> >> Peter
> 
> >> On 04/29/19 21:38 PM, Michael Clarson wrote:
> >>
> >>> You are correct, Steve, but along with more dense 
> jackfields, one has to
> >>> use smaller cables than, say 1-5/8.
> >>
> >> Bit of a circular argument I guess. If 1-5/8" cable was still being
> >> installed at cell sites, there would be 4.3-10 connectors 
> for it, just
> >> like there were N connectors for it.
> >>
> >> As far as *jumpers*, which are 1/2" and smaller, connector 
> choice is
> >> driven by jackfield density.
> >>
> >> -Steve K8LX
> 
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