[222mhz] RE: [Microwave] Tools for 7/8 in andrews Heliax LDF550A

[Phil Lefever]

At 07:35 PM 6/22/2005, you wrote:
>Usually a hacksaqw, a sharp knife, a flat blade screwdriver and two pair of
>channel locks is all you need...

I'd add to that list a small flat file for deburring and a piece of
fine Scotchbright for polishing. Also some Silicone grease for the
O-Rings and possibly DeOxit for cleaning all the contact surfaces.

Also the nit-picky machinist in me suggests a pair of 1-1/4" open
end wrenches (or adjustable wrenches that open this far) as the
idea of pliers on machined metal makes me cringe ;)

>There are NO special tools to put N or UHF connectors on 7/8in Heliax.

You will need a small pin to screw in the center conductor terminal.
Something about .080" diameter will work but it needs to be hard,
nails bend. A decent 1/16" pin punch works well.

73

Phil

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