by jswilson » August 21, 2010, 5:23 am
It is hard to tell since I don't know what size the thumb in the picture is, but if I had to guess, I would say it is 7/8. It would be very helpful to know the manufacturer and part number on the cable. The info is normally printed along the length of the cable. If you can find out for sure what cable you have it is no problem to get a connector to fit it. My favorite source for RF cables and connectors is Tessco (tessco.com). They have most current manufactures and cable types.
You don't want to connect the 7/8 cable directly to your scanner. I would get a N series female connector for the large cable. Order a length of RG-213 or LMR400 flexible cable to go between the heavy cable and your scanner. Order N series male connector for the cable end and PL259 male for your scanner end.
It is hard to tell since I don't know what size the thumb in the picture is, but if I had to guess, I would say it is 7/8. It would be very helpful to know the manufacturer and part number on the cable. The info is normally printed along the length of the cable. If you can find out for sure what cable you have it is no problem to get a connector to fit it. My favorite source for RF cables and connectors is Tessco (tessco.com). They have most current manufactures and cable types.
You don't want to connect the 7/8 cable directly to your scanner. I would get a N series female connector for the large cable. Order a length of RG-213 or LMR400 flexible cable to go between the heavy cable and your scanner. Order N series male connector for the cable end and PL259 male for your scanner end.