[ARC5] [Milsurplus] A Cable Question

J. Forster jfor at quikus.com
Thu Jul 28 09:20:13 EDT 2011


Yes, removing the jacket would make it fit, but on a ship in salt water,
that's not a good idea. Also, the prints show the jacket going into the
connector body.

It turns out, thje connector hole was supposed to be reamed out. More in a
few minutes.

Best,

-John

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> I have some short original cables from AN/ARC-5 VHF.
> They are made-up with what looks like RG-8, but without
> the outside plastic coating.  The shield is exposed all
> along the length of these cables.   If you need, I'll see if
> I can dig them out of "the cave" and take some photos.
> Would removing the plastic coating make it fit?
>
> 73 Dave AB5S
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