Listen Technologies manual Shortening the Coaxial Cable optional, LA-107Setup Instructions cont

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Shortening the Coaxial Cable (optional)

Setup Instructions

LA-107 Setup Instructions (cont.)

Shortening the Coaxial Cable (optional)

The coaxial cable from the LT-800 to the antenna should be kept as short as possible. You can purchase an LA-127 RG-58 BNC Connector from Listen, and

install it if the length can be shortened.

Cut coaxial cable to desired length leaving PL-259 connection.

Strip back cable jacket 0.6 inches (15 mm).

Strip back cable braid 0.25 inches (6.4 mm).

Strip back cable dielectric 0.15 inches (4 mm).

Slide outer ferrule onto cable.

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

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

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

push plug body on cable until center pin is flush with end of plug body.

Slide outer ferrule over the braid and up against connector body.

Crimp outer ferrule using crimp tool

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

LA-127 Connection PL259 Connection

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Listen Technologies manual Shortening the Coaxial Cable optional, LA-107Setup Instructions cont