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Mayor513
Intermediate Member
Username: Mayor513
Post Number: 153
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Friday, November 10, 2006 - 3:19 am: | 
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--Hi, all. I just noticed that Copper Electronics has gotten in a new RG-8 sized coax, "Altelicon CA-400". Does it use the standard RG-8 sized PL-259 connectors such as http://www.copperelectronics.com/cgi-bin/checkitout/checkitout.cgi?catalogSTORE:CKIE:prodC70-05060+ ? I was thinking that some types of coax such as 9913 was better suited for crimp on type connectors and I just wanted to be sure I didn't need a special connector. Thanks! |
Mister455
New member
Username: Mister455
Post Number: 9
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 - 9:56 am: |
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The Altelicon CA-400, which i use quite a bit of at work, will need the same connectors as the Belden 9913. We usually use the crimp type with no problems. |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 12556
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 - 10:26 am: |
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Mayor513,
Does it use standard PL-259 connectors? YES
The Crimp Type PL259 style connectors can be used but are NOT required for the Altelicon CA-400 as Regular PL-259 connectors from Copper Electronics WILL WORK. 
When you cut the center core on the Altelicon CA-400 you will need to file the edges from the cut down and it will slide through the center pin of the PL-259 for a very good tight connection when soldered.
And Copper Electronics will soon have the CA-400 in 50', 75' and 100' pre-made jumpers also to make it even easier. 
Hope this help's,
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9CEF
CVC#2
PS: Did I mention I HATE crimp on style connectors?  |
Mrsandman
Member
Username: Mrsandman
Post Number: 96
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 - 11:07 am: |
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will they make 150' |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 12557
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 - 12:12 pm: |
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Mrsandman,
The Copper Tech will make and put ends on any length of coax you want to place an order for.
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9CEF
CVC#2 |
Mrsandman
Member
Username: Mrsandman
Post Number: 97
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 - 2:01 pm: |
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thank you 808 |
Mister455
Junior Member
Username: Mister455
Post Number: 10
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 02, 2007 - 8:33 am: |
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The CA-400 is good stuff. Pretty easy on the pocket book too. Luckily, i've gotten roughly 1000' from work for free.
Sad part is, we buy 500' at a time, when we might only use 50' of it. The other 450' comes back to my warehouse in Louisville and "somehow" disappears! It's magic, i swear! |
Wildrat
Senior Member
Username: Wildrat
Post Number: 1221
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 - 5:48 pm: |
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I read this then remembered my brother does networking. Unfortunately they do not use cable, there went my free supply.
WILDRAT
MARK
27.285MHZ
CEF674
CVC029
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Dale
Advanced Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 788
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 11:41 am: |
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i know this is a old post but has anyone used this coax yet?thinking about replacing my lmr400
also putting up a beam and want some for it.
another question i know cooper will put on the pl-259 if we chose will they solider the ends on
insteads of crimp on i perfer solidered much better
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
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Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 13545
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 12:03 pm: |
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Dale,
I would say quite a few Copper Forum Member's have ordered the Altelicon CA-400 Coax and are using it since copper was sold out of it and we had to wait for Fed X to deliver another order of Altelicon CA-400 Coax so I could bring it back from our Copper trip last week.
There was 250-300 feet of Altelicon CA-400 Coax when we arrived on Thursday morning and Friday morning it had already been ordered and shipped out to another Copper Forum Member.
The Copper Tech DOES NOT use any crimp on connectors and all holes and center pin are soldered and tested before it is shipped.
Hope this help's,
Lon ~ Tech808 ~ N9CEF
CEF#808 ~ CEF HAM#33 ~ CVC#002
10-10 #61493 ~ 10-10 VP#2688
Tech808@copperelectronics.com
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Dale
Advanced Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 790
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 12:50 pm: |
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sounds good lon.when ordering on coppers i see
were where the servise options are down at bottom
but were do you select lenth desired?
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
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Forummaster
Moderator
Username: Forummaster
Post Number: 499
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 9:29 pm: |
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Dale,
Enter how many feet of coax you want in the box next to the word "Quantity".
Forummaster
CEF001
CVC001
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Dale
Advanced Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 796
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 9:09 pm: |
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ok thank-you
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
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Hotwire
Senior Member
Username: Hotwire
Post Number: 2246
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2007 - 10:31 am: |
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Dale,About that CA-400. You may want to have the Copper tech put the pl-259 connectors on for. For $2.50 an end it is well worth it. That is some really tough coax.
To seal up the connectors from weather Copper carry's some stuff called "Coax "Tape". This tape is amazing stuff and works perfect!
Kenny
cef491(27.115lsb)
2sf491(27.555usb)
Indiana
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Dxmoto
Junior Member
Username: Dxmoto
Post Number: 15
Registered: 11-2008
| | Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008 - 12:14 pm: |
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I just ordered 75ft Altelicon CA-400 replaceing my standard RG8mini for my A-99, so this is a low loss coax extra sheilding should reduce any loss? |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 16406
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008 - 12:49 pm: |
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Dxmoto,
Not sure about other PL-259's but the PL-259's from copper will fit and it is a good TIGHT fit.
You will probably need a good pair of vice grips and a vise.
And it will take you awhile.
Or a Dale suggested above in this Topic:
(You may want to have the Copper tech put the pl-259 connectors on for. For $2.50 an end it is well worth it.)
Lon~Tech808
CEF#0808/HAM#001/CVC#0002
Tech808@copperelectronics.com
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Bruce
Senior Member
Username: Bruce
Post Number: 4923
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008 - 1:15 pm: |
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Dxmoto
I use that cable on 450 mhz with loss that so so small that it's not worth worying about.
On CB your loss will be under 1DB ..... again not much at all.
As with all conectors water needs to be kept out you do that and the cable will last many years ...
On 6 since 66
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