Topband: Wanted - Harline connectors

[Tom W8JI]

I make mine from brass compression fittings and Teflon SO-239 barrels.

I slit and remove maybe 1/8th inch from the compression ring circumference 
in a brass fitting so it can compress tight without crushing the aluminum 
shield.

I run a CW thread die up and down the center, and then a CCW thread die up 
and down the center  to reduce the size so it fits the SO239.

Then I sweat solder the barrel in the fitting, and mount it on the cable 
with dielectric grease to avoid corrosion and water.

This gives you a $10 removable female cable end.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Garland" <4cx250b at miamioh.edu>
To: <Topband at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 9:19 AM
Subject: Topband: Wanted - Harline connectors


> Hi All,
>
> I'm looking for one or (preferably) two connectors for 50 ohm 1/2 inch
> hardline - the CATV type, with a solid 1/8 in (approx) copper inner
> conductor, solid aluminum tube for a shield and an outer vinyl jacket.
> Again, this is the 50 ohm CATV hardline, not the more common 75 ohm type.
> I'd prefer PL-259 connectors, but SO-239 or N-connectors will work.
>
> Tnx and 73,
>
> Jimi W8ZR
>
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