[TowerTalk] LMR600 male DIN

[Bob K6UJ]

Bryan,

Thanks for the info.
I watched a video on installing a clamp type connector on the 7/8" 
cellflex.  Looks
pretty easy to do.

Bob
K6UJ

On 9/3/16 9:25 PM, Bryan Fields wrote:
> On 9/4/16 12:14 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
>> NOT identical -- different construction, but comparable RF performance.
>> Note that the center conductor is a tube, not solid. Newer hard lines
>> are built that way -- copper is expensive, and a tubular center uses
>> less copper and weighs a bit less.
> 7/8 LDF5-50A is a tube, this is a tube as well.  The connectors are
> interchangeable for all intents and purposes.  I've measured the gaps between
> the ridges and they are identical.
>
> LDF Data sheet
> http://www.commscope.com/catalog/wireless/pdf/part/1310/LDF5-50A.pdf
>
> Innner conductor size from datasheet.
> LDF .343" Copper Tube
> RFS .37"  Copper Tube
>
> Now if measure it you'll find they are both .370" OD.  Andrews publishes the
> ID number for some stupid reason.  Maybe to prevent people copying it :)
>
> I'd always suggest using the right brand of connectors with the right band of
> cable, and really at $30 for a connector it's not a huge cost.
>
> Buy the RFS cable you will be very happy with it, it's superior to the current
> Commscope 7/8 offerings in every way.  Cheaper too.
>