[TowerTalk] Homebrewing 7/8" Hardline Connectors?

[Steve Miller]

>I'm looking for articles or other info on making home-made 7/8" hardline connectors.
>I've seen articles on this subject a few years back, but got rid of most of my 
>magazines when I moved. If someone could send a scanned copy, it would be much 
>appreciated!

Thanks for the replies so far. My cable is not the typical CATV foam dielectric 
stuff so here is some more info:

The hardline is 50 ohm air dielectric with a large center conductor (0.31").
Thus, some sort of reducer is required for the center conductor to fit into 
a barrel connector. K1RX's post is a good start and I might try using braid from 
RG-58 or RG-8X to connect the hardline center conductor to a pin/screw that fits 
into the barrel.

The hardline is an air-dielectric type using a spiral wound center conductor. An 
air tight seal between center conductor and outer conductor at the connector is 
desirable.

I am still looking for magazine article reprints or any specifics on adapting 
plumbing fittings.

A description of the hardline is available at:

http://www.dma.org/~millersg/hardline.html

Thanks again,


Steve



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