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Figure 78 – Compressing the foam dielectric
10. Flare the outer conductor:
1. Use a flaring tool to flare the outer conductor, as shown in Figure 79.
2. Examine the flare, and use the small file to remove any burrs or irregularities from the flared outer
conductor.
3. Use a clean wire brush to remove any debris from the foam dielectric.
Figure 79 – Flaring the outer conductor
11. Add the large O-ring to the end of the connector, as shown in Figure 80.
Compressed
foam
Uncompressed
foam
Before foam compression
After foam compression
Outer conductor
Foam dielectric
2 mm
(3/32 in.)
Flaring tool
Before flaring After flaring