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

[Clay Autery]

Thank you....  I would only be using the big Trilogy stuff for main runs 
of hardline on the tower or other places appropriate to the hardline and 
larger bending radius.

I've never minded paying for the right tools for the job.  I always use 
the spec'd tool for whatever cable stock and/or connector I am 
employing.  I will likely "stick with" my current chose cable 
stock/connectors for jumpers, too  (also copper).

I appreciate the response, and thank you again!

______________________
Clay Autery, KY5G
(318) 518-1389

On 07-Jul-18 13:26, Michael Clarson wrote:
> Clay: I have used Trilogy  (Aluminium) commercially for years. 
> Mechanically, can't be beat. Water migration does not happen, and it 
> is warranted against that. Connectors attach quite solidly -- with the 
> reduced copper in copper cables, the Commscope and RFS connectors do 
> not attach to their cables as well as Trilogy. Surplus connectors are 
> rare, however. I have always used Trilogy tools to install connectors, 
> and it was effortless. Without the tools could be a challenge. I stick 
> with copper for jumpers, a personal preference. The Trilogy cables are 
> stiffer that the copper cables. I would be concerned if you need to 
> snake it through underground conduit with bends. And, yes-- it is 
> absolutely American made. Good Luck. --Mike, WV2ZOW
>
> On Sat, Jul 7, 2018 at 11:38 AM Clay Autery <KY5G at montac.com 
> <mailto:KY5G at montac.com>> wrote:
>
>     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,
>
>     ______________________
>     Clay Autery, KY5G
>     (318) 518-1389
>