[TowerTalk] 213/LMR coax splices

[WA2BPE]

Ted,

Personally, I think you are asking for trouble.  It is hard enough to properly
install connectors, etc. and maintain the integrity to prevent ANY moisture
from creeping in; hermetic seals are exceedingly difficult.  Water (liquid) can
usually be kept out, but water *vapor* is another matter.  Since you are in HI,
the humidity is also against you; I usually try to install connectors outside
when the humidity is low.  On top of this, you now have the issue of impedence
bumps rearing their ugly heads.  You *might* get away with it for a while, but
in the long run, the coax will likely fail.  I won't say a simple splice can't
be done, but I won't do it!  The best splice will be one meant to be (e.g.,
LMR, Andrew, etc.); if I must join cable, it is with connectors and a barrel
with true overkill in waterproofing.    Hopefully, if you try it, it won't take
out a set of finals when it fails!  GL.

73,

Tom - WA2BPE

Ted Leaf wrote:

> Hi guys,
>
> How about splicing pieces of 213 to other pieces of 213, LMR 400 to other
> pieces of 400, or even putting the two types together.  Is there a
> successful way to do it?
>
> What I mean is a direct splice; NOT using 2 PL-259s and a barrel connector
> in between.
>
> 73, Aloha
> Ted Leaf, K6HI
> Kona, Hawaii
> <tleaf@hotmail.com>
>
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