Shortening the Coaxial Cable optional | Listen Technologies LA-140

Shortening Cable

Shortening the Coaxial Cable (optional)

The coaxial cable from the LT-800 to the antenna should be kept as short as possible. Listen has included an extra LA-127 BNC connection to install if the length can be shortened.

1Cut Coaxial cable to desired length leaving PL-259 connection.

2Strip back cable jacket 0.6 inches (15 mm).

3Strip back cable braid 0.25 inches (6.4 mm).

4Strip back cable dielectric 0.15 inches (4 mm).

5Slide outer ferrule onto cable.

6Slide male contact on cable center conductor so that it butts against dielectric.

7Crimp male contact in place using crimp tool. Do not overcrimp.

8Fold braid back to allow the plug body assembly to slide under braid.

9	Push plug body on cable until center pin is flush with end
	of plug body.
10	Slide outer ferrule over the braid and up against	LA-127 Connection PL259 Connection
	connector body.	LA-127 Connection PL259 Connection
	connector body.

11Crimp outer ferrule using crimp tool.

12Check continuity of cable center conductor and sleeve to verify proper installation.