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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2003
Filed:
Aug. 30, 2002
Applicant:
Inventor:
Robert Gunnels, Lockport, IL (US);
Assignee:
Andrew Corporation, Orland Park, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H02G 1/502 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H02G 1/502 ;
Abstract
A method and apparatus for forming a cable tap for coupling a co-axial trunk cable having a trunk outer conductor, to a tap cable. A channel is formed in the trunk outer conductor; a first tap conductor is coupled to a first side of the channel; and a second tap conductor is coupled to a second side of the channel. Alternatively, a trough may be formed and a conductor coupled with one end of the trough inserted. A fixture with an aperture for guiding a cutting tool to form a desired channel or trough may be supplied in a kit.