7/8" Foam Dielectric,

LDF Series – 50-ohm

LDF5-50A Attenuation and Average Power

Description Type No. Frequency Attenuation Attenuation Average
MHz dB/100 ft dB/100 m Power, kW
Cable Ordering Information 0.5 0.025 0.081 91.0
Standard Cable 1 0.035 0.115 78.6
1.5 0.043 0.141 64.1
7/8" Standard Cable, Standard Jacket LDF5-50A 2 0.050 0.163 55.5
Fire Retardant Cable 10 0.112 0.366 24.6
7/8" Fire Retardant Jacket (CATVR) LDF5RN-50A 20 0.159 0.521 17.3
30 0.195 0.641 14.1
Low VSWR and Specialized Cables 50 0.254 0.833 10.8
7/8" Low VSWR, specify operating band LDF5P-50A-(**) 88 0.340 1.12 8.08
** Insert suffix number from “Low VSWR Specifications” table, page 508.
100 0.364 1.19 7.56
108 0.378 1.24 7.26
150 0.449 1.47 6.12
Characteristics 174 0.486 1.59 5.66
Electrical 200 0.523 1.72 5.26
Impedance, ohms 50 ± 1 300 0.649 2.13 4.24
Maximum Frequency, GHz 5.0 400 0.758 2.49 3.63
450 0.808 2.65 3.41
Velocity, percent 89
500 0.855 2.81 3.22
Peak Power Rating, kW 91 512 0.866 2.84 3.17
dc Resistance, ohms/1000 ft (1000 m) 600 0.945 3.10 2.91
Inner 0.32 (1.05) 700 1.03 3.37 2.67
Outer 0.36 (1.18) 800 1.11 3.63 2.48
dc Breakdown, volts 6000 824 1.13 3.69 2.44
Jacket Spark, volts RMS 8000 894 1.18 3.87 2.34
Capacitance, pF/ft (m) 22.8 (75.0) 960 1.23 4.02 2.24
Inductance, µH/ft (m) 0.057 (0.187) 1000 1.25 4.12 2.19
1250 1.42 4.67 1.93
Mechanical 1500 1.58 5.18 1.74
Outer Conductor Copper 1700 1.70 5.56 1.62
Inner Conductor Copper 1800 1.75 5.75 1.57
Diameter over Jacket, in (mm) 1.09 (28) 2000 1.86 6.11 1.48
Diameter over Copper Outer Conductor, in (mm) 0.98 (24.9) 2100 1.92 6.29 1.44
2200 1.97 6.46 1.40
Diameter Inner Conductor, in (mm) 0.355 (9.0)
2300 2.02 6.63 1.36
Nominal Inside Transverse Dimensions, cm 2.11 3000 2.37 7.76 1.16
Minimum Bending Radius, in (mm) 10 (250) 3400 2.55 8.37 1.08
Number of Bends, minimum (typical) 15 (50) 4000 2.81 9.23 0.978
Bending Moment, lb-ft (N•m) 12 (16.3) 5000 3.23 10.6 0.853
Cable Weight, lb/ft (kg/m) 0.33 (0.49) Standard Conditons:
Tensile Strength, lb (kg) 325 (147) For Attenuation. VSWR 1.0, ambient temperature 20°C (68°F).
Flat Plate Crush Strength, lb/in (kg/mm) 80 (1.4) For Average Power. VSWR 1.0, ambient temperature 40°C (104°F), inner
* A 75-ohm 7/8" diameter cable is available. Contact Andrew for further conductor temperature 100°C (212°F); no solar loading.
information.

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 7-16 DIN Female 7-16 DIN Male N Male
L5PDF-RPC L5PDM-RPC L5PNM-RPC

N Female 7/8" EIA Flange F Flange Male

L5PNF-RPC L45R L45F

Connectors
Type Inner Contact Outer Contact Plating Max. Length Max. Dia.
Interface Description Number Attachment Attachment Code in (mm) in (mm)
N Male OnePiece L5PNM-RPC Captivated Self-Flare SG 2.9 (74) 1.46 (37.2)
N Male RingFlare L5PNM-RC Captivated Self-Flare SG 3.0 (76) 1.35 (34.3)
N Female OnePiece L5PNF-RPC Captivated Self-Flare SG 2.7 (69) 1.46 (37.2)
N Female RingFlare L5PNF-RC Captivated Self-Flare SG 2.9 (74) 1.35 (34.3)
7-16 DIN Male OnePiece L5PDM-RPC Captivated Self-Flare SS 2.7 (69) 1.46 (37.2)
7-16 DIN Male RingFlare L5PDM-RC Captivated Self-Flare SS 3.1 (79) 1.34 (34.0)
7-16 DIN Female OnePiece L5PDF-RPC Captivated Self-Flare SS 2.33 (59.1) 1.46 (37.2)
7-16 DIN Female RingFlare L5PDF-RC Captivated RingFlare SS 2.9 (74) 1.36 (34.5)
7-16 DIN Female Panel Mount L5PDF-PM Self-Tapping Self-Flare SS 2.7 (69) 1.35 (34.4)
7-16 DIN Female Bulkhead L5PDF-BH Self-Tapping Self-Flare SS 2.7 (69) 1.9 (48.3)
7-16 DIN Male Right Angle L5PDR Self-Tapping Self-Flare SS 3.3/2.5 (85/64) 1.4 (35.6)
7/8" EIA Flange – L45R Self-Tapping Self-Flare BB 3.3 (84) 2.25 (57)
7/8" EIA Flange Right Angle 124800-1 Self-Tapping Self-Flare BB 3.9/1.3 (99/33) 2.25 (57)
F Flange Male – L45F Self-Tapping Self-Flare BB 1.8 (46) 2.25 (57)
F Flange Female – 48041 Self-Tapping Self-Flare BB 1.8 (46) 2.25 (57)
Splice – L45Z Self-Tapping Self-Flare BB 3.3 (84) 1.5 (38)
Plating Codes: BB - Brass Body and Pin, BS - Brass Body and Silver Plated Pin, SG - Silver Plated Body and Gold Plated Pin, SS - Silver Plated Body and Pin

Connector Accessories – See page 624

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 Standard VSWR Specifications
Assembly VSWR, Maximum (R.L., dB)
Frequency 1-25 ft 25-100 ft 100-200 ft 200-500 ft Above 500 ft
Band, GHz Type Number (0.3-8 m) (8-30 m) (30-60 m) (60-150 m) (150 m)
0.806-0.960 LDF5-50A 1.09 (27.3)* 1.10 (26.4)* 1.11 (25.7)* 1.13 (24.3)* 1.13 (24.3)**
and 1.7-2.0 LDF5RN-50A 1.09 (27.3)* 1.10 (26.4)* 1.11 (25.7)* 1.13 (24.3)* 1.13 (24.3)**
* Expected typical values based on guaranteed 1.13 VSWR for bulk cable and Type N or DIN straight connectors. If guaranteed values are required, contact Andrew.
** 1.13 VSWR guaranteed for bulk standard cable lengths 500 ft and above.

Low VSWR Specifications, Type LDF5P-50A-( )

Assembly VSWR, Maximum (R.L., dB)
Frequency 1-25 ft 25-100 ft 100-200 ft 200-500 ft Above 500 ft
Band, GHz Type Number Using Connector Type* (0.3-8 m) (8-30 m) (30-60 m) (60-150 m) (150 m)
0.780-0.960 LDF5P-50A-10A N 1.07 (29.4) 1.07 (29.4) 1.08 (28.3) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4)
7-16 DIN 1.07 (29.4) 1.07 (29.4) 1.08 (28.3) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4)
0.824-0.960 LDF5P-50A-40 N 1.06 (30.7) 1.07 (29.4) 1.08 (28.3) 1.09 (27.3) 1.10 (26.4)
7-16 DIN 1.06 (30.7) 1.07 (29.4) 1.08 (28.3) 1.09 (27.3) 1.10 (26.4)
0.806-0.960 LDF5P-50A-42 N 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4)
and 1.7-2.3 7-16 DIN 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4)
0.01-1.0 LDF5P-50A-5A N 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.15 (23.1) 1.20 (20.8) 1.30 (17.7)
7/8" EIA 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.15 (23.1) 1.20 (20.8) 1.30 (17.7)
7-16 DIN 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.15 (23.1) 1.20 (20.8) 1.30 (17.7)
LC 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.15 (23.1) 1.20 (20.8) 1.30 (17.7)
1.38-1.540 LDF5P-50A-11A N 10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.15 (23.1) 1.15 (23.1)
7/8" EIA 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.15 (23.1) 1.15 (23.1)
7-16 DIN 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.15 (23.1) 1.15 (23.1)
F Flange 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.15 (23.1) 1.15 (23.1)
1.7-2.3 LDF5P-50A-41 N 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4)) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4)
7-16 DIN 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4)
1.60-2.3 LDF5P-50A-12A N Male 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4)
N Female 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9) 1.12 (24.9)
7/8" EIA 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4)
7-16 DIN 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4)
F Flange 1.08 (28.3) 1.08 (28.3) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4)
2.3-2.7 LDF5P-50A-13A N Male 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.15 (23.1) 1.15 (23.1)
N Female 1.15 (23.1) 1.15 (23.1) 1.15 (23.1) 1.18 (21.6) 1.18 (21.6)
7/8" EIA 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.15 (23.1) 1.15 (23.1)
7-16 DIN 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.15 (23.1) 1.15 (23.1)
F Flange 1.10 (26.4) 1.10 (26.4) 1.12 (24.9) 1.15 (23.1) 1.15 (23.1)
1.7-4.2 LDF5P-50A-7A N Male 1.10 (26.4) 1.15 (23.1) 1.20 (20.8) 1.20 (20.8) 1.20 (20.8)
N Female 1.15 (23.1) 1.20 (20.8) 1.20 (20.8) 1.25 (19.1) 1.25 (19.1)
7/8" EIA 1.15 (23.1) 1.20 (20.8) 1.20 (20.8) 1.25 (19.1) 1.25 (19.1)
7-16 DIN Male 1.10 (26.4) 1.15 (23.1) 1.20 (20.8) 1.20 (20.8) 1.20 (20.8)
7-16 DIN Female 1.15 (23.1) 1.20 (20.8) 1.20 (20.8) 1.25 (19.1) 1.25 (19.1)
0.01-4.2 LDF5P-50A-14A N Male 1.10 (26.4) 1.20 (20.8) 1.30 (17.7) 1.35 (16.5) 1.35 (16.5)
N Female 1.15 (23.1) 1.20 (20.8) 1.30 (17.7) 1.35 (16.5) 1.35 (16.5)
7/8" EIA 1.15 (23.1) 1.20 (20.8) 1.30 (17.7) 1.35 (16.5) 1.35 (16.5)
7-16 DIN Male 1.10 (26.4) 1.20 (20.8) 1.30 (17.7) 1.35 (16.5) 1.35 (16.5)
7-16 DIN Female 1.15 (23.1) 1.20 (20.8) 1.30 (17.7) 1.35 (16.5) 1.35 (16.5)
LC 1.25 (19.1) 1.30 (17.7) 1.30 (17.7) 1.35 (16.5) 1.35 (16.5)
0.01-5.0 LDF5P-50A-15A N 1.15 (23.1) 1.20 (20.8) 1.35 (16.5) 1.35 (16.5) 1.35 (16.5)
7/8" EIA 1.30 (17.7) 1.30 (17.7) 1.35 (16.5) 1.35 (16.5) 1.35 (16.5)
7-16 DIN Male 1.15 (23.1) 1.20 (20.8) 1.35 (16.5) 1.35 (16.5) 1.35 (16.5)
7-16 DIN Female 1.30 (17.7) 1.30 (17.7) 1.35 (16.5) 1.35 (16.5) 1.35 (16.5)
* Connectors ordered separately
VSWR values apply to straight connectors only, are guaranteed for factory fit assemblies, and are typical for field cut lengths. If two different connector interfaces are
selected, the higher VSWR value is guaranteed.

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Accessories
Description Type No. Description Type No.

Hangers – For more hangers, adapters and mounting hardware Weatherproofing – for additional weatherproofing information
see pages 599-607 see pages 617-618
Standard Hangers Kit of 10. Recommended maximum spacing WeatherShield™ Connector Protection Housing
is 3-ft (1 m). For different spacing recommendations, LDF5 to LDF4 WS-L5L4
refer to Cable Hanger Spacing, page 593-598 42396A-5 LDF5 to FSJ4 WS-L5F4
Hardware Kit of 10. 3/8" bolts, lockwashers, nuts Cold Shrink Weatherproofing Kit
3/4" (19mm) long 31769-5 7/8" Coax to 7/8" Coax N Connectors 241474-5
1" (25mm) long 31769-1 1-5/8" Coax to 7/8" Coax N Connectors 241475-3
Snap-In Hangers Kit of 10. For prepunched 3/4" (19 mm) holes 7/8" Coax to 1/4" Coax 241475-12
on tower member or adapters. Recommended maximum 7/8" Coax to 3/8" or 1/2" Coax 241475-9
spacing is 3-ft. For different spacing recommendations, 7/8" Coax to Antenna Type N or DIN interface 241548-5
refer to Cable Hanger Spacing, page 593-598 206706A-2 7/8" to APTL5 Arrestors 241474-5
Click-On Hangers Kit of 10. Recommended maximum Connector/Splice Weatherproofing Kit 221213
spacing is 3-ft L5CLICK
Mounting Hardware see page 605 Entry Systems – For entry systems offerings see pages 619-620
Kwik-Clamps Kit of 10. See page 607 for hanger options Standard Cable Entry Boots 4" Boots 5" Boots
Support/Hoisting Grip. Use at 200-ft (60m) intervals. One Hole: 204679A-2 48939A-1
Grip with one clamp L5SGRIP Two Hole: 204679A-18 –
Support clamp kit of 10 L5SGRIP-5IK Three Hole: 204679A-15 48939A-2
Standard Hoisting Grip 19256B
Tools – for additional tool offerings see pages 620-623
Grounding and Surge Protection – for additional grounding EASIAX® Plus Automated Cable Prep Tool CPTL5A
kits and our surge protection offerings, see pages 609-616 EASIAX® Cutting Tool 222951
SureGround Grounding Kit with standard weatherproofing Cable Flaring Tool 224368
Factory attached one-hole lug, 600 mm (24") lead SGL5-06B1 7/8" Connector Torque Wrench 244378
Factory attached two-hole lug, 600 mm (24") lead SGL5-06B2 DIN Connector Coupling Torque Wrench 244377
Field attached two-hole lug, 1500 mm (59") lead SGL5-15B4 N Connector Coupling Torque Wrench 244379
SureGround Plus Grounding Kit with weatherproofing boot
Factory attached one-hole lug, 600 mm (24") lead SGPL5-06B1
Factory attached two-hole lug, 600 mm (24") lead SGPL5-06B2
Field attached two-hole lug, 1500 mm (59") lead SGPL5-15B4
Arrestor Plus Integrated T-Series Arrestors – see page 614
Bulkhead N Female APTL5-BNF-(*)
Bulkhead 7-16 DIN Female APTL5-BDF-(*)
*Frequency band. See page 614.

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