RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
I drill a hole perpendicular to the axis of the cable through the RG59 reducer (in the smooth area above the threads) so you can get solder to flow into it, maybe that's what Chuck was referring to? For 3/8 Superflex, the OD of the cable shield is just a tad too big to screw into a PL-259 easily, so I take a drill bit and shave off the tips of the threads inside the PL-259 so the cable goes in easy, then solder on as you normally would. I never came up with a solution I liked for putting 1/2 Superflex connectors on a regular PL-259, so when I'm forced to use PL-259's I usually go with 1/4 or 3/8 'flex or buy a real Andrew connector. --- Jeff WN3A -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:27 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex I wasn't sure, but that rings a bell. I think I had to drill out the ones for RG58 because that's all I had on hand. You know how that goes ;-) Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: larynl2 lar...@hotmail.com mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:22 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Chuck, if you use a reducer made for RG59 (and RG8X?) there's no need to drill. Perfect fit. Laryn K8TVZ --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com , Chuck Kelsey wb2...@... wrote: I've used 1/4 superflex with PL259 reducer. Works fine. Seems like I had to drill the reducer, but that's easy anyway. Chuck WB2EDV No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.65/2323 - Release Date: 09/01/09 06:52:00
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
I solder the reducer onto the heliax shield, then screw it in to the PL259 and finish the soldering - some through the PL259 holes that I have already enlarged, and the center pin last. Chuck - Original Message - From: Jeff DePolo j...@broadsci.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:14 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex I drill a hole perpendicular to the axis of the cable through the RG59 reducer (in the smooth area above the threads) so you can get solder to flow into it, maybe that's what Chuck was referring to? For 3/8 Superflex, the OD of the cable shield is just a tad too big to screw into a PL-259 easily, so I take a drill bit and shave off the tips of the threads inside the PL-259 so the cable goes in easy, then solder on as you normally would. I never came up with a solution I liked for putting 1/2 Superflex connectors on a regular PL-259, so when I'm forced to use PL-259's I usually go with 1/4 or 3/8 'flex or buy a real Andrew connector. --- Jeff WN3A -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:27 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex I wasn't sure, but that rings a bell. I think I had to drill out the ones for RG58 because that's all I had on hand. You know how that goes ;-) Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: larynl2 lar...@hotmail.com mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:22 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Chuck, if you use a reducer made for RG59 (and RG8X?) there's no need to drill. Perfect fit. Laryn K8TVZ --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com , Chuck Kelsey wb2...@... wrote: I've used 1/4 superflex with PL259 reducer. Works fine. Seems like I had to drill the reducer, but that's easy anyway. Chuck WB2EDV No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.65/2323 - Release Date: 09/01/09 06:52:00 Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
Is it ok to use Silver PL259's and nickel reducers (UG176)? Thanks to everyone on their input. Trying to connect a MSR2000 and T4084 duplexer set (both UHF connectors). Tony Chuck Kelsey wrote: I solder the reducer onto the heliax shield, then screw it in to the PL259 and finish the soldering - some through the PL259 holes that I have already enlarged, and the center pin last. Chuck - Original Message - From: Jeff DePolo j...@broadsci.com mailto:jd0%40broadsci.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:14 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex I drill a hole perpendicular to the axis of the cable through the RG59 reducer (in the smooth area above the threads) so you can get solder to flow into it, maybe that's what Chuck was referring to? For 3/8 Superflex, the OD of the cable shield is just a tad too big to screw into a PL-259 easily, so I take a drill bit and shave off the tips of the threads inside the PL-259 so the cable goes in easy, then solder on as you normally would. I never came up with a solution I liked for putting 1/2 Superflex connectors on a regular PL-259, so when I'm forced to use PL-259's I usually go with 1/4 or 3/8 'flex or buy a real Andrew connector. --- Jeff WN3A -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:27 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex I wasn't sure, but that rings a bell. I think I had to drill out the ones for RG58 because that's all I had on hand. You know how that goes ;-) Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: larynl2 lar...@hotmail.com mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:22 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Chuck, if you use a reducer made for RG59 (and RG8X?) there's no need to drill. Perfect fit. Laryn K8TVZ --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com , Chuck Kelsey wb2...@... wrote: I've used 1/4 superflex with PL259 reducer. Works fine. Seems like I had to drill the reducer, but that's easy anyway. Chuck WB2EDV No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.65/2323 - Release Date: 09/01/09 06:52:00 Yahoo! Groups Links
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
I should have elaborated when I recommended the 3/8. I use a heat gun to make the jacket a little more pliable. Works great. Chris Kb0wlf -snip- For 3/8 Superflex, the OD of the cable shield is just a tad too big to screw into a PL-259 easily, so I take a drill bit and shave off the tips of the threads inside the PL-259 so the cable goes in easy, then solder on as you normally would. I never came up with a solution I liked for putting 1/2 Superflex connectors on a regular PL-259, so when I'm forced to use PL-259's I usually go with 1/4 or 3/8 'flex or buy a real Andrew connector. --- Jeff WN3A -snip-
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
It's a lot easier to get solder to flow on silver-plated connectors and reducers...you don't have to use as much heat so it causes less damage/deformation to the dielectric and jacket. -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony KT9AC Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:33 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Is it ok to use Silver PL259's and nickel reducers (UG176)? Thanks to everyone on their input. Trying to connect a MSR2000 and T4084 duplexer set (both UHF connectors). Tony Chuck Kelsey wrote: I solder the reducer onto the heliax shield, then screw it in to the PL259 and finish the soldering - some through the PL259 holes that I have already enlarged, and the center pin last. Chuck - Original Message - From: Jeff DePolo j...@broadsci.com mailto:jd0%40broadsci.com mailto:jd0%40broadsci.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:14 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex I drill a hole perpendicular to the axis of the cable through the RG59 reducer (in the smooth area above the threads) so you can get solder to flow into it, maybe that's what Chuck was referring to? For 3/8 Superflex, the OD of the cable shield is just a tad too big to screw into a PL-259 easily, so I take a drill bit and shave off the tips of the threads inside the PL-259 so the cable goes in easy, then solder on as you normally would. I never came up with a solution I liked for putting 1/2 Superflex connectors on a regular PL-259, so when I'm forced to use PL-259's I usually go with 1/4 or 3/8 'flex or buy a real Andrew connector. --- Jeff WN3A -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:27 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex I wasn't sure, but that rings a bell. I think I had to drill out the ones for RG58 because that's all I had on hand. You know how that goes ;-) Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: larynl2 lar...@hotmail.com mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:22 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Chuck, if you use a reducer made for RG59 (and RG8X?) there's no need to drill. Perfect fit. Laryn K8TVZ --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com , Chuck Kelsey wb2...@... wrote: I've used 1/4 superflex with PL259 reducer. Works fine. Seems like I had to drill the reducer, but that's easy anyway. Chuck WB2EDV No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.65/2323 - Release Date: 09/01/09 06:52:00 Yahoo! Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.65/2323 - Release Date: 09/01/09 06:52:00
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
I probably would if I had nothing else. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Tony KT9AC kt...@ameritech.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:33 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Is it ok to use Silver PL259's and nickel reducers (UG176)? Thanks to everyone on their input. Trying to connect a MSR2000 and T4084 duplexer set (both UHF connectors). Tony Chuck Kelsey wrote: I solder the reducer onto the heliax shield, then screw it in to the PL259 and finish the soldering - some through the PL259 holes that I have already enlarged, and the center pin last. Chuck - Original Message - From: Jeff DePolo j...@broadsci.com mailto:jd0%40broadsci.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:14 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex I drill a hole perpendicular to the axis of the cable through the RG59 reducer (in the smooth area above the threads) so you can get solder to flow into it, maybe that's what Chuck was referring to? For 3/8 Superflex, the OD of the cable shield is just a tad too big to screw into a PL-259 easily, so I take a drill bit and shave off the tips of the threads inside the PL-259 so the cable goes in easy, then solder on as you normally would. I never came up with a solution I liked for putting 1/2 Superflex connectors on a regular PL-259, so when I'm forced to use PL-259's I usually go with 1/4 or 3/8 'flex or buy a real Andrew connector. --- Jeff WN3A -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:27 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex I wasn't sure, but that rings a bell. I think I had to drill out the ones for RG58 because that's all I had on hand. You know how that goes ;-) Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: larynl2 lar...@hotmail.com mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:22 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Chuck, if you use a reducer made for RG59 (and RG8X?) there's no need to drill. Perfect fit. Laryn K8TVZ --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com , Chuck Kelsey wb2...@... wrote: I've used 1/4 superflex with PL259 reducer. Works fine. Seems like I had to drill the reducer, but that's easy anyway. Chuck WB2EDV No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.65/2323 - Release Date: 09/01/09 06:52:00 Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
I agree, but I've also found that solder will flow better if you take a small file and shine everything up before soldering. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Jeff DePolo j...@broadsci.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:48 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex It's a lot easier to get solder to flow on silver-plated connectors and reducers...you don't have to use as much heat so it causes less damage/deformation to the dielectric and jacket. -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony KT9AC Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:33 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Is it ok to use Silver PL259's and nickel reducers (UG176)? Thanks to everyone on their input. Trying to connect a MSR2000 and T4084 duplexer set (both UHF connectors). Tony Chuck Kelsey wrote: I solder the reducer onto the heliax shield, then screw it in to the PL259 and finish the soldering - some through the PL259 holes that I have already enlarged, and the center pin last. Chuck - Original Message - From: Jeff DePolo j...@broadsci.com mailto:jd0%40broadsci.com mailto:jd0%40broadsci.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:14 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex I drill a hole perpendicular to the axis of the cable through the RG59 reducer (in the smooth area above the threads) so you can get solder to flow into it, maybe that's what Chuck was referring to? For 3/8 Superflex, the OD of the cable shield is just a tad too big to screw into a PL-259 easily, so I take a drill bit and shave off the tips of the threads inside the PL-259 so the cable goes in easy, then solder on as you normally would. I never came up with a solution I liked for putting 1/2 Superflex connectors on a regular PL-259, so when I'm forced to use PL-259's I usually go with 1/4 or 3/8 'flex or buy a real Andrew connector. --- Jeff WN3A -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:27 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex I wasn't sure, but that rings a bell. I think I had to drill out the ones for RG58 because that's all I had on hand. You know how that goes ;-) Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: larynl2 lar...@hotmail.com mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:22 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Chuck, if you use a reducer made for RG59 (and RG8X?) there's no need to drill. Perfect fit. Laryn K8TVZ --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com , Chuck Kelsey wb2...@... wrote: I've used 1/4 superflex with PL259 reducer. Works fine. Seems like I had to drill the reducer, but that's easy anyway. Chuck WB2EDV No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.65/2323 - Release Date: 09/01/09 06:52:00 Yahoo! Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.65/2323 - Release Date: 09/01/09 06:52:00 Yahoo! Groups Links
[Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
Jim, Thank you VERY much for trying this and letting me know. That will save me a lot of time with this project. I have read an article that uses 1/4 superflex with PL259 and UG176 reducers, and will order some new cables and connectors for the jumpers I need. Superflex is cheaper than RG214 and probably better shielded. Tony --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jim Cicirello ka2...@... wrote: Tony, I just took a piece of ½ Superflex that previously had a connector on it and tried to place a PL259 UHF MALE on it. The corrugation on the superflex is larger than the ID of the connector. The connector will go over the center dielectric but the copper corrugation on the superflex is slightly larger than the outside of the UHF Male. The only way I can see it may be possible to join the connector to the cable would be to have a sleeve extend over the superflex and the outside of the UHF connector and then solder the sleeve. This might not be as good of an idea as getting proper connectors that fit the superflex like the N Male and use an adapter to get to UHF. Good Luck JIM KA2AJH From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony KT9AC Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 12:51 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Hello Everyone, I need to make some short jumpers UHF-male to UHF-male and have a length of 1/2 Andrew Superflex on order (actually eBay). Can I use regular silver-teflon PL259's with this cable, similar to how 1/4 superflex is used with the reducer? I can't find UHF Male connectors for 1/2 superflex at Tessco. Thanks, Tony
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
I've used 1/4 superflex with PL259 reducer. Works fine. Seems like I had to drill the reducer, but that's easy anyway. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: kt...@ameritech.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 2:23 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Jim, Thank you VERY much for trying this and letting me know. That will save me a lot of time with this project. I have read an article that uses 1/4 superflex with PL259 and UG176 reducers, and will order some new cables and connectors for the jumpers I need. Superflex is cheaper than RG214 and probably better shielded. Tony --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jim Cicirello ka2...@... wrote: Tony, I just took a piece of ½ Superflex that previously had a connector on it and tried to place a PL259 UHF MALE on it. The corrugation on the superflex is larger than the ID of the connector. The connector will go over the center dielectric but the copper corrugation on the superflex is slightly larger than the outside of the UHF Male. The only way I can see it may be possible to join the connector to the cable would be to have a sleeve extend over the superflex and the outside of the UHF connector and then solder the sleeve. This might not be as good of an idea as getting proper connectors that fit the superflex like the N Male and use an adapter to get to UHF. Good Luck JIM KA2AJH From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony KT9AC Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 12:51 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Hello Everyone, I need to make some short jumpers UHF-male to UHF-male and have a length of 1/2 Andrew Superflex on order (actually eBay). Can I use regular silver-teflon PL259's with this cable, similar to how 1/4 superflex is used with the reducer? I can't find UHF Male connectors for 1/2 superflex at Tessco. Thanks, Tony Yahoo! Groups Links
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
3/8 superflex works pretty good with regular pl-259. It screws right onto the jacket. Then solder the corrugated copper through the holes of the pl-259 I've used the 1/4 w/reducer as well. I also drilled the reducer to get all the way to the copper. Chris Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 1:40 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex I've used 1/4 superflex with PL259 reducer. Works fine. Seems like I had to drill the reducer, but that's easy anyway. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: kt...@ameritech.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 2:23 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Jim, Thank you VERY much for trying this and letting me know. That will save me a lot of time with this project. I have read an article that uses 1/4 superflex with PL259 and UG176 reducers, and will order some new cables and connectors for the jumpers I need. Superflex is cheaper than RG214 and probably better shielded. Tony --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jim Cicirello ka2...@... wrote: Tony, I just took a piece of ½ Superflex that previously had a connector on it and tried to place a PL259 UHF MALE on it. The corrugation on the superflex is larger than the ID of the connector. The connector will go over the center dielectric but the copper corrugation on the superflex is slightly larger than the outside of the UHF Male. The only way I can see it may be possible to join the connector to the cable would be to have a sleeve extend over the superflex and the outside of the UHF connector and then solder the sleeve. This might not be as good of an idea as getting proper connectors that fit the superflex like the N Male and use an adapter to get to UHF. Good Luck JIM KA2AJH From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony KT9AC Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 12:51 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Hello Everyone, I need to make some short jumpers UHF-male to UHF-male and have a length of 1/2 Andrew Superflex on order (actually eBay). Can I use regular silver-teflon PL259's with this cable, similar to how 1/4 superflex is used with the reducer? I can't find UHF Male connectors for 1/2 superflex at Tessco. Thanks, Tony Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.67/2326 - Release Date: 08/31/09 05:50:00
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
Thanks Chris. So using 3/8 superflex and silver PL259 seems tight enough? Would be better than using silver connector and nickel reducer. Just trying to build two 3' jumpers to replace old RG9. How tight can you bend the 3/8? I might also need to rebuild a duplexer replacing old/missing RG142. Tony Chris Curtis wrote: 3/8 superflex works pretty good with regular pl-259. It screws right onto the jacket. Then solder the corrugated copper through the holes of the pl-259 I've used the 1/4 w/reducer as well. I also drilled the reducer to get all the way to the copper. Chris Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com mailto:Builder%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 1:40 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex I've used 1/4 superflex with PL259 reducer. Works fine. Seems like I had to drill the reducer, but that's easy anyway. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: kt...@ameritech.net mailto:kt9ac%40ameritech.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 2:23 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Jim, Thank you VERY much for trying this and letting me know. That will save me a lot of time with this project. I have read an article that uses 1/4 superflex with PL259 and UG176 reducers, and will order some new cables and connectors for the jumpers I need. Superflex is cheaper than RG214 and probably better shielded. Tony --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com, Jim Cicirello ka2...@... wrote: Tony, I just took a piece of ½ Superflex that previously had a connector on it and tried to place a PL259 UHF MALE on it. The corrugation on the superflex is larger than the ID of the connector. The connector will go over the center dielectric but the copper corrugation on the superflex is slightly larger than the outside of the UHF Male. The only way I can see it may be possible to join the connector to the cable would be to have a sleeve extend over the superflex and the outside of the UHF connector and then solder the sleeve. This might not be as good of an idea as getting proper connectors that fit the superflex like the N Male and use an adapter to get to UHF. Good Luck JIM KA2AJH From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony KT9AC Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 12:51 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Hello Everyone, I need to make some short jumpers UHF-male to UHF-male and have a length of 1/2 Andrew Superflex on order (actually eBay). Can I use regular silver-teflon PL259's with this cable, similar to how 1/4 superflex is used with the reducer? I can't find UHF Male connectors for 1/2 superflex at Tessco. Thanks, Tony Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.67/2326 - Release Date: 08/31/09 05:50:00
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
I really like the 3/8 superflex. I can usually find a 30' piece on ebay with factory n male connectors on it for cheap. Then I cut a length leaving an N on and put a pl-259 on the other to go from bigger hardline to a diplexer or other UHF fitting bit. Keep cutting from that end for other cables etc etc. It screws together pretty nice really. Pl-259 aren't watertight anyway but mechanically, I find the connection very sound on the 3/8 superflex. I like the connection much better than 1/4 with reducer. Chris Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony KT9AC Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 2:31 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Thanks Chris. So using 3/8 superflex and silver PL259 seems tight enough? Would be better than using silver connector and nickel reducer. Just trying to build two 3' jumpers to replace old RG9. How tight can you bend the 3/8? I might also need to rebuild a duplexer replacing old/missing RG142. Tony Chris Curtis wrote: 3/8 superflex works pretty good with regular pl-259. It screws right onto the jacket. Then solder the corrugated copper through the holes of the pl-259 I've used the 1/4 w/reducer as well. I also drilled the reducer to get all the way to the copper. Chris Kb0wlf -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogroups.com mailto:Builder%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 1:40 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex I've used 1/4 superflex with PL259 reducer. Works fine. Seems like I had to drill the reducer, but that's easy anyway. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: kt...@ameritech.net mailto:kt9ac%40ameritech.net To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 2:23 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Jim, Thank you VERY much for trying this and letting me know. That will save me a lot of time with this project. I have read an article that uses 1/4 superflex with PL259 and UG176 reducers, and will order some new cables and connectors for the jumpers I need. Superflex is cheaper than RG214 and probably better shielded. Tony --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com, Jim Cicirello ka2...@... wrote: Tony, I just took a piece of ½ Superflex that previously had a connector on it and tried to place a PL259 UHF MALE on it. The corrugation on the superflex is larger than the ID of the connector. The connector will go over the center dielectric but the copper corrugation on the superflex is slightly larger than the outside of the UHF Male. The only way I can see it may be possible to join the connector to the cable would be to have a sleeve extend over the superflex and the outside of the UHF connector and then solder the sleeve. This might not be as good of an idea as getting proper connectors that fit the superflex like the N Male and use an adapter to get to UHF. Good Luck JIM KA2AJH From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony KT9AC Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 12:51 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Hello Everyone, I need to make some short jumpers UHF-male to UHF-male and have a length of 1/2 Andrew Superflex on order (actually eBay). Can I use regular silver-teflon PL259's with this cable, similar to how 1/4 superflex is used with the reducer? I can't find UHF Male connectors for 1/2 superflex at Tessco. Thanks, Tony Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.67/2326 - Release Date: 08/31/09 05:50:00 Yahoo! Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.67/2326
[Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
Chuck, if you use a reducer made for RG59 (and RG8X?) there's no need to drill. Perfect fit. Laryn K8TVZ --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Chuck Kelsey wb2...@... wrote: I've used 1/4 superflex with PL259 reducer. Works fine. Seems like I had to drill the reducer, but that's easy anyway. Chuck WB2EDV
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
I wasn't sure, but that rings a bell. I think I had to drill out the ones for RG58 because that's all I had on hand. You know how that goes ;-) Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: larynl2 lar...@hotmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:22 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Chuck, if you use a reducer made for RG59 (and RG8X?) there's no need to drill. Perfect fit. Laryn K8TVZ --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Chuck Kelsey wb2...@... wrote: I've used 1/4 superflex with PL259 reducer. Works fine. Seems like I had to drill the reducer, but that's easy anyway. Chuck WB2EDV
