[TowerTalk] Andrew 45 J 7/8 hardline connector

[Steve Maki]

On 12/12/2013 9:16 PM, Steve Maki wrote:

> I'm not familiar with a 45J. Andrew connectors with a "45" are usually
> for either 5/8" Heliax or special splice connectors for 7/8".
>
> If it's brass colored, it's an old series connector and definitely not a
> 7-16 DIN.
>
> As far as interfacing to RG-213, it would depend on what connector you
> had on the RG-213 of course.
>
> The least expensive and simplest solution is to obtain N connectors for
> both cable types.
>
> Assuming your 7/8" is LDF5-50A, the (easily available and cheap)
> connectors would be L5TNF or L5PNF (N female) and any old N male for the
> RG213 3/8" braided cable.
>
> -Steve K8LX

Oops, I just brushed up on my Andrew; the brass fittings are pretty much 
gone from the marketplace so I had to make room in there for new facts 
on current stuff :-)

The L45 connectors are indeed all for LDF5 cable. It's little confusing 
because LDF4.5 in the 5/8" cable.

The L45J is an HN. Like a big N but not as big as a DIN.

There's a chance the business end of different 45 connectors use the 
same cable barrel, just try it.

The current "positive stop" connectors are all made like that - you can 
swap an N for DIN and a male for a female without replacing the back barrel.

-Steve K8LX