Technical bulletins

References for the RF industry

Technical sheets

"How-tos" on Shively products

• "Shively Labs Meets the Very Windy Mountain"
  from May-June 2008 Radio Guide
• "Shively Labs: Antennas That Work!"
  from September 2007 Radio Guide [279 kB]
• "Shively 6014 Dual Hybrid Antenna Solves a Dilemma"
  from September 2007 Radio Guide [232 kB]
• Vermont Public Radio's Mt. Mansfield Project (October '06)
• West Virginia Public Radio chooses BE, Shively (reprinted from Radio Currents, 6/5/06)
• Interdigital combining technology at 4 Times Square (July '05)
• 4 Times Square, NY: 21-station master FM project (April '04)
• Revolutionary IBOC test at Cougar Mountain (August '02)

3-1/8" Flanged Coax Components

• All 3-1/8" components meet EIA standards.
• All components come with one set of hardware (318F-14) and one O-ring (318F-13S) unless otherwise specified.
• All insulators are made from virgin PTFE.
• See the related technical bulletin for complete transmission line specifications.

Performance:

Dimensions:

Transmission Line

Each transmission line section comes with one flange hardware kit (318F-14) and one O-ring (318F-13S). All transmission line comes with fixed flanges and male/female connections. Insulators are placed approximately 48 " apart to prevent the inner conductor from sagging. Swivel-flanged transmission line is available by contacting Shively Sales.

318F-2

• 20 ft (240" or 6.10 m) long.
• Flanged both ends.
• Male/female connections.
• Approximate weight: 55 lb (25 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 85 lb (38.6 kg)

318F-1

• 10 ft (120" or 3.05 m) long.
• Flanged both ends.
• Male/female connections.
• Approximate weight: 30 lb (13.6 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 45 lb (20.5 kg)

318F-12-xx.xxx

• xx.xxx inches cut length.
• Flanged both ends.
• Male/female connections.
• Approximate weight: 5 lb + 2-1/2 lb/ft (2.3 kg + 3.7 kg/m)
• Approximate shipping weight: 5 lb + 7.3 lb/ft (2.3 kg + 10.9 kg/m)

318F-188 "Spool Piece"

• Male-to-female adapter.
• 6" (15.24 cm) long.
• Flanged both ends.
• Female/female connections.
• Approximate weight: 4 lb (1.8 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 6 lb (2.7 kg)

318F-2N

• 20 ft (240" or 6.10 m) long.
• Flanged one end.
• Male/female connections.
• Approximate weight: 52-1/2 lb (23.9 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 82-1/2 lb (37.5 kg)

318F-1N

• 10 ft (120" or 3.05 m) long.
• Flanged one end.
• Male/female connections.
• Approximate weight: 27-1/2 lb (12.5 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 42-1/2 lb (19.3 kg)

318F-11-xx.xxx

• xx.xxx inches cut length.
• Flanged both ends.
• Male/female connections.
• Approximate weight: 5 lb + 2-1/2 lb/ft (2.3 kg + 3.7 kg/m)
• Approximate shipping weight: 5 lb + 4-1/4 lb/ft (2.3 kg + 6.3 kg/m)

Elbows

Each elbow comes with one flange hardware kit (318F-14) and one O-ring (318F-13S). Elbows come standard with swivel flanges and male/female connections.

318F-302

• 90° equal legs
• Standard cutback
• Swivel flanges
• Male/female connections
• Standard-duty; suitable for in-building or light-duty outdoor transmission line runs.
• Approximate weight: 6.5 lb (2.95 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 7 lb (3.18 kg)

318F-301

• 90° unequal legs
• Standard cutback
• Swivel flanges
• Male/female connections
• Standard-duty; suitable for in-building or light-duty outdoor transmission line runs.
• Approximate weight: 8 lb (3.68 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 8.5 lb (3.86 kg)

318F-322

• 90° equal legs.
• Shively-style cutback.
• Swivel flanges.
• Male/female connections.
• Heavy-duty; suitable for outdoor transmission line runs.
• Approximate weight: 7 lb (3.2 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 9 lb (4.1 kg)

318F-4F

• 45° equal legs.
• Shively-style cutback.
• Swivel flanges.
• Male/female connections.
• Heavy-duty; suitable for outdoor transmission line runs.
• Approximate weight: 7 lb (3.2 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 9 lb (4.1 kg)

Tees

Each tee comes with all connecting hardware and O-rings. Tees come standard with swivel flanges.

Shively tees shown are unmatched. Matched broadband power splitters are available by contacting Shively Sales.

318F-18

• 3-1/8" x 3-1/8" x 3-1/8".
• Anchor connectors on all connections.
• Swivel flanges.

318F-18B

• 3-1/8" x 1-5/8" x 1-5/8".
• Anchor connectors on all connections.
• Swivel flanges.

416F-18B

• 4-1/16" x 3-1/8" x 3-1/8".
• All female connections.
• Swivel flanges.

Adapter/reducers

Each adapter/reducer comes with all connecting hardware and O-rings.

318F-600

• 3-1/8" to Type "N" female.
• Brass body.
• Indoor use only.
• Approximate weight: 5-1/2 lb (2.5 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 6 lb (2.7 kg)

318F-601

• 3-1/8" to Type "N" female.
• Aluminum body.
• Indoor use only.
• Approximate weight: 4 lb (1.8 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 4-1/2 lb (2.0 kg)

318F-620

• 3-1/8" to 7/8" brass.
• Approximate weight: 6 lb (2.7 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 6-1/2 lb (3.0 kg)
• VSWR vs. frequency graph

318F-630

• 3-1/8" to 1-5/8".
• Approximate weight: 5-3/4 lb (2.6 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 6 lb (2.7 kg)
• VSWR vs. frequency graph

416F-640

• 4-1/16" to 3-1/8".
• Approximate weight: 7.5 lb (3.4 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 8 lb (3.6 kg)

Conversion "Field" Flanges and Anchor Connector

To convert from flanged line to non-flanged line. Each flange comes with one flange hardware kit (318F-14) and one O-ring (318F-13S).

318F-990

• Fixed flange
• Shively cutback
• Clamp-type
• Non-pressurized (indoor use only)
• Approximate weight: 3 lb (1.4 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 3-1/2 lb (1.6 kg)

318F-901

• Fixed flange
• Standard cutback
• Clamp-type
• Non-pressurized (indoor use only)
• Approximate weight: 3 lb (1.4 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 3-1/2 lb (1.6 kg)

318F-902

• Fixed flange
• Standard cutback
• Soft-solder type
• Can be pressurized
• Approximate weight: 2 lb (0.91 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 2.5 lb (1.13 kg)

318F-903

• Swivel flange
• Standard cutback
• Soft-solder type
• Can be pressurized
• Approximate weight: 2 lb (0.91 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 2.5 lb (1.13 kg)

318F-9FS

• Swivel flange.
• Shively-style cutback.
• Soft-solder type.
• Can be pressurized.
• Approximate weight: 3 lb (1.36 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 3-1/2 lb (1.6 kg)

318F-9FF

• Fixed flange.
• Soft-solder type.
• Can be pressurized.
• Approximate weight: 3 lb (1.4 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 3-1/2 lb (1.6 kg)

318F-501

• "Anchor Connector" inner conductor connector for 3-1/8" flanged connection.
• Connectors are silver-plated.
• Approximate weight: 1 lb (0.45 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 1-1/2 lb (0.7 kg)

Flanges

Each flange comes with one flange hardware kit (318F-14) and one O-ring (318F-13S).

318F-925

• Fixed flange
• Standard cutback
• Weld or silver-braze type
• Approximate weight: 2 lb (0.91 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 2.5 lb (1.13 kg)

318F-920

• Fixed flange
• Shively cutback
• Weld or silver-braze type
• Approximate weight: 2 lb (0.9 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 2-1/2 lb (1.1 kg)

318F-926

• Swivel flange
• Standard cutback
• Weld or silver-braze type
• Approximate weight: 2 lb (0.91 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 2.5 lb (1.13 kg)

318F-9S

• Swivel flange.
• Weld or silver-braze type.
• Approximate weight: 2-1/4 lb (1.0 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 2-3/4 lb (1.3 kg)

Gas Stop

Each gas stop comes with all connecting hardware and O-rings.

318F-7

• 1/8" NPT pipe plug at inlet port.
• Approximate weight: 6 lb (2.7 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 6-1/2 lb (3.0 kg)

Pressure Caps

Each cap comes with one flange hardware kit (318F-14) and one O-ring (318F-13S).

318F-6F

• Female connection.
• Approximate weight: 3-1/2 lb (1.6 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 4 lb (1.8 kg)

318F-6M

• Male connection.
• Approximate weight: 4 lb (1.8 kg)
• Approximate shipping weight: 4-1/2 lb (2.0 kg)

Spare Parts

318F-13S
O-Ring

• Silicone.
• Fits 3-1/8" flanges.
• Included with components.

318F-14
Hardware Kit

• Stainless.
• Included with components.
• Includes (7) 3/8-16 x 1-1/2" long hex bolts, (7) 3/8-16 hex nuts, (7) 3/8" lock washers.

318F-17
Hose clamp

• Fits 3-1/8" transmission line.
• Included with components.

Patch Panels

Note that interlock micro switches, P/N 82INT, are sold separately. See below.

318F-28

• 3-Port, 1 U-bend.

318F-71

• 4-Port, 2 U-bends.

318F-72

• 5-Port, 2 U-bends.

318F-29

• 7-Port, 3 U-bends.

82INT
Patch Panel Interlock Micro-Switch

• Double-pole double-throw.