Terminating The Antenna Cable - KVH Industries TracPhone V30 Installation Manual

Terminating the Antenna Cable

Terminating the Antenna
Cable
These instructions explain how to terminate an RF cable
with an EZ-240-TM-X "TNC" connector. The example
given is of an LMR-240 cable terminated using the tools
from the LMR-240 termination tool kit (KVH part no.
72-0949). For more detailed instructions, refer to the Times
Microwave website: www.timesmicrowave.com.
1. Using angle cutters, cut the cable evenly.
Figure 46: Cutting the Cable
2. Since cutting the cable can deform the end, gently
round the end of the cable. Also make sure the center
conductor is centered within the cable.
Figure 47: Reshaping the Cable
3. Place the metal ferrule onto the cable.
Figure 48: Placing the Ferrule
4. Insert the end of the cable into the #1 end of the
CST-240 stripping tool. Depress the cutting blade
using your thumb, then rotate the tool clockwise
around the cable until the tool turns easily. The end of
the cable should now be stripped to expose the center
conductor.
Figure 49: Stripping the End to Expose the Center Conductor
Note: Carefully remove any residual plastic from the center
conductor, if necessary.
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