[amsat-bb] Re: Best type of coax to use ... in ... AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 3, Issue 326

[Jim Wright]

  Make sure you get the correct N connector.  You may have to trim some 
strands out of the center conductor if you get the wrong connector.  I 
had the problem with a local Ham store that had connectors for RG8/RG11. 
Amphenol makes one for 9913 specifically.
73,
Jim

On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 12:45 PM, hasan schiers wrote:

> I use them all the time, and have not had to use "trimming 
> dimensions". It is very easy to see where to trim with these two piece 
> connectors, just put the cable end near the connector and it's pretty 
> obvious where to cut things (much like a PL-259). I have found them to 
> be very acceptable N connectors and have done dozens of them without a 
> trimming chart.

...hasan, N0AN

HARVEY VORDENBAUM wrote:
> Someone mentioned the 2-piece type N connector for 9913 type coax.  
> Does anyone have the trimming dimensions for those?  I had to make up 
> my own and wonder how good they are.
> 73, Harvey
> K5HV
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "joe cassano aka jmario" 
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> To: <amsat-bb at AMSAT.Org <mailto:amsat-bb at AMSAT.Org>   
> <mailto:amsat-bb at AMSAT.Org> >
> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 12:38 PM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Best type of coax to use ... in ... AMSAT-BB 
> Digest, Vol 3, Issue 326
>
>
> Installing a classic clamp type N connector like the Amphenol 82-202
> (UG-21D/U) on flexible coax with a real copper center conductor
> (RG-8,RG-213) is both easier and has a much higher probability of
> success than installing the common PL-259.  You only have to make one
> easily accessible solder connection.
>
> Take a look at
> http://www.amphenolrf.com/products/assemblyInstructions/280.pdf 
> <http://www.amphenolrf.com/products/assemblyInstructions/280.pdf>   
> <http://www.amphenolrf.com/products/assemblyInstructions/280.pdf>  to 
> see
> what is involved in attaching classic clamp style N connector.
>
> You also might want to read the reviews listed here:
> http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/7 
> <http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/7>   
> <http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/7>  before you make any purchase
> decisions.
>
>
> Regards,
> JoeC - K3FMA
>
>   
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>> Message: 12
>> Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:49:00 -0500
>> From: Ronald Nutter <rnutter at networkref.com 
>> <mailto:rnutter at networkref.com>   <mailto:rnutter at networkref.com> >
>> Subject: [amsat-bb]  Best type of coax to use between preamps and
>> antennas
>> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org <mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>   
>> <mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org> Message-ID: 
>> <48697EFC.5010100 at networkref.com 
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>> After problems I had on Field Day in trying to operate the 
>> satellites, I
>> am looking to upgrade the coax I use between the preamps and the
>> antennas.  I am using 9913FX from the IC-910H and the preamps.  I had
>> been using RG Mini 8/U for the connection between the preamps and
>> antennas.  Should I also use 9913FX between the preamps and the
>> antennas?  The run between the radio and the preamp is 50 ft.  The 
>> run
>> from the preamp to the antennas is about 10 - 15 ft depending on 
>> where I
>> set the antennas up.  I am concerned about how flexible the 9913FX 
>> would
>> be in terms of the antennas rotating back and forth.  I was planning 
>> on
>> ordering the cables pre-made from CableXperts since working with N
>> connectors isnt my strong point and dont want to worry about my
>> soldering and having a good connection on both ends of the cable.
>>
>> Any suggestions appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Ron
>> KA4KYI
>>
>>
>>     
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