Thanks, Joe. This confirms the rumor.

Al, K9SI


> 2b. Re: Cable lengths again
>    Posted by: "Joe" k1ike_m...@snet.net k1ike
>    Date: Thu Feb 4, 2010 7:02 am ((PST))
>
> Good timing, I just now have one on the bench tune up.  This 526 was
> originally on 454/459MHz.  Both cables from the tee to the cans are 12
> inches.  This is measured from the far end of the N connector on both
> ends.  In other words, it includes the length of the N connector.  The 2
> cables are Intercomp RG-214/U, so if you use something else you will
> have to take Velocity Factor in mind.  Interestingly, the 4 inter-cavity
> cables are PDCC Type RG-8A/U cable.  I don't know if this was an economy
> choice, or if the cables needed to be more flexible to make the sharp 
> bends.
>
> Or, someone replaced some or all of the cables on the duplexer I have
> here.  I'll see if I can check a couple of other 526's.
>
> 73, Joe, K1ike
>
>
>
> Al Wolfe wrote:
>>     Have a Phelps Dodge 526 UHF duplexer that's missing the cables from 
>> the
>> tee to the cans. Google came up with one vague reference where someone
>> thought these cables were 12 inches long. Is there a chart or formula
>> somewhere to determine their proper length?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Al, K9SI

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