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Re: [TowerTalk] Tool for F-connector holes

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tool for F-connector holes
From: charlie carroll <k1xx@k1xx.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 21:23:20 -0400
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I also recommend using the 4-hole flange connectors.  No more problems with spinning connectors.  I bought from 2 different ebay sources....try2best2011 and rfbat.  I prefer the connectors from try2best2011.  They have a slight champher to the dielectric at the center conductor.  Makes the mating easier.  The prices are about the same, roughly $2.50-2.80 per connector.

73 charlie, k1xx

On 3/11/2019 9:00 PM, Grant Saviers wrote:
You will be stunned, not shocked by the price, if you can find one.

4 hole F females ala S0239 are available but pricey (Amphenol, $7.15), although about 1/40 the price of the punch if it is priced like other D punches.  For receive antenna chokes, xformers, circuits, etc it is what works for me with plastic boxes.

https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/amphenol-rf-division/222146/ACX1545-ND/1989993

If there is a China source it would be great to know about it.

Grant KZ1W

On 3/11/2019 16:32 PM, Al Kozakiewicz wrote:
Double "D" knockout/chassis punch is the required tool. Don't know what diameter F connectors are offhand, but the tools are readily available and come in a variety of sizes. Don't be shocked by the price.

Al
AB2ZY

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 6:34 PM
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Subject: [TowerTalk] Tool for F-connector holes

Does anyone know of a tool that makes a nice hole in Carlon boxes for a
female F-connector with two flats that makes a nice hole so the connector
doesn't spin?

Tnx

N2TK, Tony

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