[TowerTalk] Good quality (NOT DIY) inexpensive Hard line connectors

[n1rr at comcast.net]

Thanks Jim, 
None of the original spool markings remain. Just the Manufacturer is known. 
The cable does not have any part numbers, just (Year) manufactured and length markings every foot. 
It was acquired from a CATV installer many years ago. 
None of the info in your notes would apply to what I have. 
None of these are corrugated. 
CommScope 7/8", 5/8", 1/2" annular/smoothwall (jacketed) (1997-1999) and Times 3/4" annular/smoothwall (bare) 

LRC: 
I'm also looking for info about using LRC 2-piece X-Series or K-Series or "W" or "G" system parts 
for use on my 7/8", 3/4", 5/8", 1/2" hardline. I'm especially interested it what others have done to 
apply Type-N or other adapters to LRC components. 

-Charlie N1RR 


----- Original Message -----

From: "Jim Brown" <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com> 
To: "TowerTalk" <towertalk at contesting.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 3:44:10 PM 
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Good quality (NOT DIY) inexpensive Hard line connectors 

There are MANY varieties of hard line of the same size, and even from 
the same manufacturer, and each requires a connector that mates it 
mechanically and electrically. Look carefully at the hard line you have, 
find a mfr and type number, and search the internet to find specs and 
mating connector types. Here's a link to notes I wrote several years ago 
after going through that process for integrating several types of used 
and surplus hard line into my own station. http://k9yc.com/HardLine.pdf 

73, Jim K9YC 

On Tue,5/10/2016 10:54 AM, n1rr at comcast.net wrote: 
> I have 7/8", 3/4" 5/8", 1/2" CommScope and Times Microwave hardline which is: 
> Non-corrugated / annular / smooth wall, some has jacket and some does not. 
> What manufacturers & part numbers apply to this 1997 to 1999 vintage cable for use with UHF or Type-N ? 
> 
> I'm looking for connector product details that are not DIY. I dont want to deal with the 
> unreliability of using dissimilar metals such as copper reducers and other components. 
> 
> LRC 
> I have some parts from these. It seems that the 2-piece types will fit the .875", .75", .625" and .500" hardline. 
> What are the secrets behind utilizing UHF or Type-N adapters with them s ince they use a thread of 5/8" x 24 thread ? 
> Which of the know series ( K-Series, X-Series) is suitable for 1500watts output ? 
> I see .072" pins and also .167 pins. They are both rated to 20Amp @ 4kV. 
> 
> -Charlie N1RR 
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