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Re: [TowerTalk] Compatible Hardline Connectors

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Compatible Hardline Connectors
From: Steve K8LX <lists@oakcom.org>
Date: Thu, 13 May 2021 18:47:45 -0400
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You probably mean LCF12-50.

The big issue with mating connectors and cables from different manufacturers is the center conductor diameter/design.

LCF12-50 & LDF4-50 are both 1/2" annular corrugated cables so the shield will be almost identical.

Depending on the dielectric, the center conductor might vary in diameter a little bit. Some connectors can accept a little variation in center conductor diameter and still make good contact.

Extract a piece of LDF4 center conductor and push it in to the RFS center pin. Does it feel firm? If so, you should be good to go.

-Steve K8LX



On 5/13/2021 4:36 PM, Shawn Donley wrote:
I have several Cablewave 738801 Type-N female connectors for FCL12-50 cable.   
Anyone know if these connectors can go on to Andrew LDF4-50A cable as well?

I'd love to find a matrix of hardline cable types and compatible connectors but 
have never run across one.

tnx  N3AE

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