[TowerTalk] Install Type N connector to 1/2" Smoothwall

Jeff DePolo jd0 at broadsci.com
Tue Jan 30 12:48:25 EST 2018


> I was able to purchase new a 475' roll of CommScope 1/2" 
> HELIAX Superflexible Smoothwall Aluminum coax for my HF 
> station for a very good price. 

You didn't say what model cable.  FXL-540?

> I have tried to find a way to attach the Type N connectors to 
> the cable without the use of the expensive tools used 
> typically by professional installers. I purchased pair of JMA 
> 500 connectors but after watching their video they used some 
> expensive tools and guns. 

You really don't want JMA or any other compression connectors if you're
going to try to install them with hand tools.  You'd be much better off with
regular Andrew/Commscope connectors like the EZ series.

				--- Jeff WN3A


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