[TowerTalk] Andrew L7PNM-HH connectors on 1-5/8" Cablewave?

[Steve Maki]

I've never had occasion to use a male connector on 1-5/8" - I assume 
you're doing that because that's what you happen to have?

But I've used L7PNF and L7PDF connectors on RFS cable in a pinch, and 
they work (and sweep well). Also likewise for the 7/8" size, but I seem 
to recall a very tight fitting center pin on 7/8" where the coax center 
conductor had to be reamed slightly to accept the pin.

I'd say go for it...

Steve K8LX


Dick Green WC1M wrote:

> Obscure question: Does anyone out there know for sure whether Andrew L7PNM-H
> (N-male) connectors for LDF7-50 1-5/8" heliax will fit RFS Cellflex LCF
> 158-50 JU 1-5/8" hardline made by Cablewave? The two brands have the same
> diameter jacket and outer conductor, but the RFS inner conductor is .01"
> larger in diameter than the Andrew inner conductor. Will this cause the
> inner conductor stud of the Andrew connector to fit too loosely? Has anyone
> out there successfully used an Andrew L7PNM-H connector on RFS hardline? 
>  
> 73, Dick WC1M