[TowerTalk] Crimp-on connectors for hardline.

[Jim Brown]

You've gotten good advice from Jeff and Arne, but I'll add to it. You're 
lucky with that cable -- matching connectors are widely available, even 
PL259, which is an excellent choice if you're using the hard line at HF. 
Google to find part numbers and sources, as well as installation 
instructions. I've installed not quite a dozen connectors on four or 
five different types of hard line. I don't consider myself an expert, 
but I got the job done.  The hand tools needed are things like a hack 
saw, files, and adjustable wrenches.  The link below is to a short 
application note compiling some things I learned in the process, 
including connector types for some line types and sources of those 
connectors.  Far from complete, simply what I learned about the surplus 
and/or hard line that I found.

k9yc.com/HardLine.pdf

73, Jim K9YC

On Thu,12/4/2014 9:04 AM, Patrick Greenlee wrote:
> Jeff, It is Andrew Heliax LDF4-50A 1/2 inch.   Thanks so much for your 
> generous offer.  I am in a rural area and it is 30 miles to nearest 
> technology store and that is a telephone boutique named Radio Shack 
> staffed by young know nothings (texting experts) or Staples office 
> supply store for computer stuff.   I'm good in QRZ.com