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Bruce in Alaska
 
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"Denis Marier" wrote:

I would like to keep my Loran C as a back up.
It looks like I may have to replace the coupler for my Loran C to make it
work.
Failing to get a new one I have locate an old coupler that work. The
couplers appears to be sealed and the connections embedded. So I will have
to cut the coaxial at the coupler and re-route new cable. As the connection
will be outside I hate to use cable to cable connectors. May be there is a
way to make a nice splice using braided sleeve. I would appreciate any
instruction on how to do it.


The best way is to use standard BNC or UHF connectors and a Female/Female
coupler, then use the PuttyTape to wrap the connection, and Scotch 88
over the PuttyTape. That being said, since Loran C is 100Khz, a
soldered splice will also work if done correctly, and then sealed with
PuttyTape and overwrapped with Scotch 88.
One must keep in mind that ALL Loran C antenna systems use and Active
Coupler and that means there is DC voltage between the center conductor
and the shield that powers the active elements in the coupler.


Bruce in alaska
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