[CQ-Contest] Hardline adapter 7/8" to 1/2"?

[Steve Maki]

There's no such thing as a splice connector to connect two different 
sizes of Heliax. There used to be such a device for splicing two pieces 
of the same size, but no longer.

However, why not install a female connector on the 7/8", and a male on 
the 1/2"? You can choose between N or 7-16 DIN. I know RFI is now making 
1/2" UHF connectors, not sure about 7/8" UHF.

My choice would be to use the 7/16 DIN connectors - they are stronger 
mechanically, better electrically (especially for UHF), and 
theoretically weatherproof, though I'd highly recommend using auxiliary
weatherproofing.

-Steve K8LX

On 1/20/2022 5:22 PM, Raymond Benny wrote:
> Does anyone know if there is an adapter made for Andrews 7/8" hardline to
> Andrews 1/2" hardline? How about the same using coax DIN connectors? I have
> never used them but they get good reviews.
> 
> I have several smaller runs of Andrews 7/8" hardline and a large spool of
> Andrews 1/2" harline and would like to connect them together for (2) 300ft
> runs..
> 
> Any other thoughts or comments?
> 
> Ray,
> N6VR/W7YA
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