[TowerTalk] Open heliax connector

[Jim]

Agreed Jeff!

Get the part number off of the connector. Download the correct install 
sheet.


Thanks
73
Jim W7RY

On 11/18/2018 8:25 PM, Jeff DePolo wrote:
> You'd have to screw up REALLY badly to have an H7PDF connector yield an
> open.  I mean, I can't even picture how it could happen.  Are you sure the
> open isn't really in the connector that mated to it?
>   
>> The connector is an Andrew H7PDF-S (BN690780), and I want to
>> take it apart to see why there is no contact with the center conductor,
> but
>> reading Andrew installation instructions, there appear to be two connector
>> types. With one, the rear collar is turned, holding the end side
> stationary.
>> The second type holds the rear collar steady, and rotates the front piece.
> I
>> don't know which method to employ, and I could find no online
>> instructions for this particular connector.
> Best I know, all of the newer -S connectors for HJ (air dielectric) cables
> are now made by Spinner.  If you're looking at the correct documentation, it
> should have Spinner's name/logo on it somewhere (as well as Commscope's).
> So start by verifying that you have the right documentation.  If you can't
> find the right one, let me know and I'll open a new connector box and scan
> the installation instructions and email it to you.
>
> 					--- Jeff WN3A
>
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