[TowerTalk] Commscope SFX-500 cnnectors

[Steve Maki]

Right, and then using a relatively inexpensive N to UHF adapter if you 
need to get to the UHF connector series. Might not satisfy the DIY 
jones, but it's quicker and cleaner..

-Steve K8LX

On 5/24/2015 2:18 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> What is wrong with using purchased N connectors?  I used them on my LDF6 and
> LDF7 with no issues.
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> John KK9A
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> Subject:	[TowerTalk] Commscope SFX-500 cnnectors
> From:	mike stokes <mike9v at gmail.com>
> Date:	Sun, 24 May 2015 12:14:07 -0400
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> I recently picked up some Commscope SFX-500  and the specs seem to be
> decent.  I can buy N connectors but need to homebrew connectors with either
> a PL-259 or SO-239 for HF use .
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> I have made many homebrew connectors for the standard .5 and .75 inch
> hardline using compression fittings but am having issues finding the right
> sized material for this feedline.
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> The outside aluminum jacket is .396 inch diameter and the center conductor
> is .14 inch diameter. The outer jacket is almost small enough that I can
> screw on a PL-259 but the center conductor is to large for the center pin
> of the PL-259.
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> I appreciate any thoughts or ideas you may have.
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> Thanks in advance.
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