[TowerTalk] 4.3-10 Connector for RG8

[Steve Maki]

1-5/8" has never been used to connect directly to a jackfield, so I'm 
not sure where you're coming from. Large feedlines always transition to 
a 1/2" or smaller jumper when connecting to a multiport radio or antenna.

-Steve K8LX

On 04/30/19 8:35 AM, Michael Clarson wrote:

> Peter: Sure, they are available, but if your reason for using them is to
> make a denser jackfield, one would use a smaller cable. --73, Mike, WV2ZOW.
> 
>> 4.3-10 connectors for 1 5/8" cable are available (male as well).
>>
>> https://products.spinner-group.com/4-3-10-female-connector-lf-1-5-8-50-multi
>> fit-bn431022
>> <https://products.spinner-group.com/4-3-10-female-connector-lf-1-5-8-50-multifit-bn431022>
>>
>> 73
>> Peter

>> On 04/29/19 21:38 PM, Michael Clarson wrote:
>>
>>> You are correct, Steve, but along with more dense jackfields, one has to
>>> use smaller cables than, say 1-5/8.
>>
>> Bit of a circular argument I guess. If 1-5/8" cable was still being
>> installed at cell sites, there would be 4.3-10 connectors for it, just
>> like there were N connectors for it.
>>
>> As far as *jumpers*, which are 1/2" and smaller, connector choice is
>> driven by jackfield density.
>>
>> -Steve K8LX