Re: [amsat-bb] LMR-400 Variants?

["Bill Acito W1PA" <w1pa@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> The copper-plated aluminum center conductor in LMR-400 is much larger than
any
> other RG-8 variant. You will have to buy connectors specifically made for
> LMR-400. RF Industries and Amphenol make suitable connectors and HRO may
still
> stock them. My catalogs and cables are 300 miles away so I can't give you
part
> numbers.

Thanks all...  looks like the connectors that I purchased that were
described as "ok" with LMR-400 were not.

Live and learn.

Bill
W1PA
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