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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | Ferd- MR is right, it's more than just wire. But you may be able to splice it. The key to splicing it is to make good connections in the splices, i.e., both the inner conductor and outer shield. I assume you have a bit of extra cable length to work with in making a splice. There are two ways to splice coaxial cable (the type used on your transducer cable).
1. Hard splice, i.e., using soldering iron, solder, RTV sealant and electrical tape. (usually good if you have no other alternative- what we used to call "field expiediancy in the US Army", actually there was another term that's probably inappropriate here.) This takes a bit of expierence. If any moisture get's in you will get corrosion and eventual failure.
2, Connector splice - this uses two connectors. You cut the cable off clean and attach a female coaxial cable connector to one end and a male connector to the other. These come in both solderless or solder type. Some require special tools. Easiest source may be your local Radio Shack. Take a small piece of cable with you or drag the boat along so you can show them what you need.
Actually your local TV Repairman/TV Antenna installer would probably be able to fix it for you, i.e., he probably has the right tools and hardware to make the splice.
Good luck!
Al |
