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Shortening Cable
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 on 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
Shortening the Coaxial Cable (optional)
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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.
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