[TowerTalk] Andrew 1 5/8 hardline

[Jeff Goldman]

On Apr 9, 2010, at 9:33 PM, Steve Maki wrote:

> John,
>
> VXL7 cable needs "V7" connectors. The various Heliax cables have
> different center conductor diameters because of the different  
> dielectric
> properties. I believe I have some V7 connectors if you need them.
>
> For ham use there is no functional difference between LDF7, AVA7, and
> VXL7 coax - whatever you can get for a good price and get connectors  
> for.
>
> I have a fair amount LDF7 and AVA7 in stock at a good price, with lots
> of 7/16 DIN female connectors, and a few N connectors...Detroit area.
>
> -Steve K8LX
>
>
> john at kk9a.com wrote:
>> I am very familiar with Andrew LDF7-50A 1 5/8 Heliax, but often I  
>> see other
>> model cables such as VXL7-50, for a reasonable price.  The specs seem
>> similar, except there's mention of it being  flexible.   Is anyone  
>> familiar
>> with VXL-50?  Do the LDF7-50A connectors fit or are special  
>> connectors
>> needed and are there any disadvantages to using the cable?  Any  
>> comments are
>> appreciated.
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