[TowerTalk] Cheap alternative to LDF750 (1 5/8") Andrew connectors?

[Robin E. Midgett]

Try wa8wzg at wa8wzg.com.


At 04:40 PM 11/6/00 -0600, Bryan Fields wrote:
>Greg Fox wrote:
> >
> > Has anyone found another way to terminate Andrews LDF750 1 5/8"
> > hardline, without using the $275.00 - $300.00 connectors?
> >
> > Would it be anyway possible to use assorted plumbing fittings
> > to make a hacked up connector? Of course, I don't want to loose
> > the dBs to bad connectors. Does LDF750 relate in any way to
> > all the stories that I've heard about 75ohm CATV hardline?
> >
> > And yes, I know $275 is one heck of a good deal when the coax is
> > $13/ft, but I'm not your favorite celluar provider.
> >
> > 73 Greg/KE9R
>
>I have worked the stuff before, and my best advice is to buy a used
>andrew connector and clean it up.  don't try to "homebrew" one, the
>andrew connectors are easy to put on, and easy to water proof.  at most
>larger hamfests you should be able to find used connectors, and possibly
>new. in terms of pricing i would not go higher than $45 on a used
>connector, and not more than $130 for a new connector.
>
>also here is link that might be helpful, this man sells used connectors
>at good prices.
>http://www.ipass.net/~kd4wiw
>
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73,
Robin E. Midgett KB4IDC EM66se
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