[R-390] Small cables

[Dave Merrill]

According to the archives, RG-188A/U is the correct size for the MBNC
connectors.  eBay #380576703742 is smaller.

I have the right cable and sell 10' lengths for $12 shipped CONUS.  Color
is green.  E-mail if interested.


On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 10:22 AM, Barry <n4buq at knology.net> wrote:

> As I recall (it's been a few years), RG-174 won't fit in the MBNC
> connectors.  I think the I.D. is too large to go inside the MBNCs.
>  Although it isn't the same cable I had (mine had clear outer insulation),
> I _think_ this is the correct cable:
>
> eBay #380576703742
>
> Again, IIRC, the stated O.D. (0.070") is a correct diameter for the MBNCs.
>  I was able to slip the old metal cable tags off the old coax, slip it on
> the new ones, and "recrimp" it to a certain extent.  Not sure if you can do
> that with RG-174.
>
> Thanks,
> Barry - N4BUQ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "William A. Kulze" <wak9 at cornell.edu>
> > To: "n4buq" <n4buq at knology.net>, r-390 at mailman.qth.net
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 10:00:03 AM
> > Subject: RE: [R-390] Small cables
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > [mailto:r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of n4buq
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 9:26 PM
> > To: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: Re: [R-390] Small cables
> >
> > They're not that difficult to make.  Finding the correct coax can be
> > a challenge.  I think I have some "pigtails" but not a cable with a
> > connector on both ends.
> >
> > 73,
> > Barry - N4BUQ
> >
> > ------------------------
> >
> > Does RG-174 fit the connectors and does it work as a replacement? I'm
> > not having trouble with my cables but the nylon sheath is pretty
> > cracked up in places. I've got some rg-174 and was wondering.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bill W2NVD
> >
> >
> >
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