[TowerTalk] Heliax Connectors

[Roger (K8RI)]

Ryan Jairam wrote:
> I would just get N connectors and adapters and use that instead.
> Practically nobody else but ham and CB use UHF connectors anymore.
>   
To me the UHF are preferable to the N for HF if you run power and a high 
SWR.  I look at N as a mistake.  If I didn't have so may connectors 
already installed I'd go with the 7-16 DIN which might even be cheaper 
now days.

I've never noted any difference up through 2-meters although others 
have. What we did different? I have no idea.

73

Roger (K8RI)
> Vy 73
> Ryan N2RJ
>
> On 4/20/10, john at kk9a.com <john at kk9a.com> wrote:
>   
>> These connectors are no longer made and most dealers seem to be out of them.
>> Here is one dealer that has four of them and is asking $1500/each
>> http://antennasystems.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=L44P&Category_Code=LDF4con
>> .
>> If anyone does have any L44P or L44U connectors that they would like to get
>> rid of for a more reasonable price, please send me a direct email
>>
>> John  john at kk9a.com
>>
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>> To: "Tower and HF antenna construction topics." <towertalk at contesting.com>
>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Heliax Connectors
>> From: Steve Maki <lists at oakcom.org>
>> Reply-to: "Tower and HF antenna construction topics."
>> <towertalk at contesting.com>
>> Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:09:51 -0400
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>> Steve Bagley wrote:
>>     
>>> Ladies and Gentlemen:
>>> I have read so much information concerning what connectors to use for 1/2"
>>> heliax, I am thoroughly confused.
>>>
>>> I need to splice some heliax together for a long run, and terminate at the
>>> tower and shack.
>>>
>>> My arrestors are a standard SO-239 connector.
>>>
>>> I would prefer to use the connectors designed for the heliax vs standard
>>> 259's.
>>>
>>> Anyone have the appropriate part numbers and any concise input?  Really
>>> appreciate it!
>>>       
>> Assuming you're talking about Andrew LDF4, the Andrew part numbers are:
>>
>> L44Z - splice
>> L44P - UHF male
>> L44U - UHF female
>>
>> I'm not sure any of these are actually made anymore, but can be found in
>> stock at some dealers, and commonly at fleamarkets. Also RF Industries
>> (RFI) makes a UHF male for LDF4 if I'm not mistaken.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> --
>> Steve Maki
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