[Heathkit] Heath miniature foil-shielded coaxial cable

[Garey Barrell]

I thought this was one of those things that "everyone knows", but just 
in case...

The easy way to prepare small coax with braided shield such as RG188 or 
... for use is NOT to "comb out the braid". 

Strip off the outer jacket, then bend the exposed end in a tight "U" 
shape.  Using a small pick, separate the braid over the base of the "U", 
exposing the center conductor.  Then insert the pick under the center 
conductor and pull it up, sliding the "open" end out of the shield.  
Done carefully, you end up with the center conductor and a stub of 
braid.  MUCH easier to do than explain!!

73, Garey - K4OAH
Atlanta

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>> For many years a standard feature of Heathkits was a thin (about the 
>> size of
>> RG-174) coaxial cable with foil shielding, a tinned drain wire and a 
>> black
>> cover. Heath used it by the yard in kits like the SB and HW series 
>> ham gear
>> and many test equipment applications, but I've never encountered it 
>> anywhere
>> else. It was sure a lot easier to use than combing out braided 
>> shielding.
>> Does anybody know who made this stuff, what it was called, and 
>> whether it is
>> still available?
>>
>> Miles Anderson, K2CBY
>> 16 Round Pond Ln.
>> Sag Harbor, NY 11963
>> k2cby at optonline.net
>>