[TowerTalk] N connector, Re: UHF (PL259) soldered center

Clay Autery KY5G at montac.com
Sat Jul 7 11:38:42 EDT 2018


I've not yet gone that far down the road.  For folks who are used to 
scrounging reel ends at Hanfests, I am sure it will be considered 
expensive.  <wink>

Cost is why I am looking at buying a reel and splitting it with 
another/other users...

PS - To confirm, it IS American made in Pearl, MS.

73,

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Clay Autery, KY5G
(318) 518-1389

On 07-Jul-18 10:24, Grant Saviers wrote:
> Some of us have "been there, been bitten" by the terrible water 
> migration in the first gen Belden 9913 with air dielectric. Trilogy 
> claims "no water migration" with their air dielectric outdoor version 
> and offer a 15 year warranty so perhaps...
>
> Trilogy 7/8" specs seem very close to AVA5-50 except for bending 
> moment.  Almost 2:1 Aircell vs AVA5.  Not surprising with the solid Al 
> shield.  So it will be less installer friendly, especially in 
> conduit.  Flat plate crush favors Aircell by 1.75x so that is nice for 
> those going the direct burial route.
>
> Is any pricing data available?
>
> Grant KZ1W
>
>
> On 7/6/2018 19:23 PM, GaryK9GS wrote:
>> Hello Clay,
>> I think Aircell brand coaxial cable is manufactured in Germany.   It 
>> looks like Trilogy is one of their US distributors.
>>
>>
>> 73,
>> Gary K9GS
>> -------- Original message --------From: Clay Autery <KY5G at montac.com> 
>> Date: 7/6/18  6:44 PM  (GMT-06:00) To: towertalk at contesting.com 
>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] N connector, Re: UHF (PL259) soldered center
>> Anyone use this cable manufacturer?  Made in Mississippi.... I'm
>> considering using them for my main tower runs....  maybe split a reel
>> with someone.
>>
>> www.trilogycoax.com
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> ______________________
>> Clay Autery, KY5G
>> (318) 518-1389


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