KVH Industries TracPhone V11 Installation Manual page 37

A Terminating LMR-400-75 Cable
These instructions explain how to terminate an
LMR-400-75 RF cable with an EZ-400-FMH-75
"F" connector using the tools from the
TK-400EZ-75 tool kit. For more detailed
instructions, refer to the Times Microwave
website (www.timesmicrowave.com).
1. Using the CCT-01 cutting tool, cut the cable
evenly (see Figure 72).
2. Since cutting the cable can deform the end,
gently round the end of the cable using a pair
of needle-nose pliers (see Figure 73). Also
make sure the center conductor is centered
within the cable.
3. Place the heat shrink sleeve and metal ferrule
onto the cable (see Figure 74).
4. Insert the end of the cable into the #1 end of
the ST-400EZ stripping tool (see Figure 75).
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.
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Figure 72: Cutting the Cable
Figure 73: Reshaping the Cable
Figure 74: Placing the Heat Shrink Tubing and Ferrule
Figure 75: Stripping the End to Expose the Center Conductor
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