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Re: [TowerTalk] Splicing LDF4

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Splicing LDF4
From: "larryjspammenot@teleport.com" <larryj@teleport.com>
Reply-to: "larryjspammenot@teleport.com" <larryj@teleport.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:14:56 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
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I kept wondering why this wasn't suggested in the first place - I see it done 
at commercial 2-way radio tower sites all the time.  Proper 
weatherproofing/waterproofing of the mating connectors being done with tape, 
Scotchkote or whatever being used, of course. 

Am I missing something obvious?


-----Original Message-----
>From: Ed Richardson <ed_richardson@shaw.ca>
>Sent: Aug 27, 2008 5:05 PM
>To: towertalk@contesting.com
>Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Splicing LDF4
>
>I think the best way to splice the cable length would be to use an
>Andrew Male N on one end and a female N on the other. Provides a great
>solid connection that can be undone if required. Connectors can often be
>found at local flea markets or even on EBay for a fraction of the cost
>of new ones.
>
>This way cable will last for years without maintenance.
>
>Good Luck!
>
>Ed VE4EAR
>
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