[Heathkit] Heath miniature foil-shielded coaxial cable

[Robert & Linda McGraw (K4TAX)]

Agreed!  This is a neat and easy way to make and external connection using 
coax cable.  I've used this approach on all types of braided coax cables for 
years.

73
Bob, K4TAX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Garey Barrell" <k4oah at mindspring.com>
Cc: <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 9:31 AM
Subject: Re: [Heathkit] Heath miniature foil-shielded coaxial cable


>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
>>>
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