[TowerTalk] DIN to coax connector?

Bob K6UJ k6uj at pacbell.net
Wed Sep 7 21:20:12 EDT 2016


Steve,

Yeah it is the RFS connector for their Cellflex LCF78-50.
Will stay with the RFS............
The price from Tessco is $24.00 not too bad for a 7/8" DIN.

thanks for the info.

Bob
K6UJ



On 9/7/16 4:38 PM, Steve Maki wrote:
> Well if it's made for LCF78-50, that's the safest one to use. Other 
> connectors might be usable if the center conductor pin is the right 
> style and size.
>
> I watched the video, it's a fairly typical install procedure. Most 
> connectors come with an install sheet and the procedure will be 
> straightforward.
>
> One simple test that you should do after installing one of these 
> connectors - try to twist the body of the connector on the cable. If 
> you can twist it, you did something wrong and you should start over.
>
> -Steve K8LX
>
> On 9/7/2016 17:47 PM, Bob K6UJ wrote:
>
>> Steve,
>>
>> Whats your opinion on this 7/16 DIN connector for 7/8" line ?
>> Is this similar to the ones commonly used at cell sites, etc.  ?
>> I would use this guy on RFS Cellflex LCF78-50. (7/8")
>> https://www.tessco.com/products/displayProductInfo.do?sku=318341
>>
>>
>> I am trying to find a video on you tube or something showing the
>> installation of the 7/8" DIN's.
>> Is this video a good idea of the assembly ?
>> Know of another video for a newbie ? :-)
>> https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=7+16+Din++video&&view=detail&mid=740CF0678525BA2366EF740CF0678525BA2366EF&FORM=VRDGAR 
>>
>>
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