Description

1. Core Specifications Connector Type: FME Female (Standard 3/8“-32 UNEF thread) Cable Compatibility: LMR-195 (0.195” diameter) Center Contact: Accepts 20 AWG (0.035-0.039“) center conductor Body Material: Nickel-plated brass Frequency Range: DC-2 GHz (optimal performance up to 1 GHz) Impedance: 50Ω VSWR: <1.5:1 @ 1 GHz 2. Installation Requirements Cable Preparation: Strip 0.4” of outer jacket Carefully remove aluminum foil shield Trim dielectric to expose 0.2“ center conductor Fold back braid over jacket Crimping Process: Use RG-59 crimp die (0.242” ferrule) Apply copper tape over folded braid for better contact Crimp center conductor with appropriate die Tools Needed: Crimp tool (Jonard UC-1500 recommended) Cable stripper (Jonard CST-195) Torque wrench (5-7 in-lbs for final assembly) 3. Performance Characteristics Frequency Insertion Loss Power Handling 100 MHz 0.3 dB 150W 900 MHz 0.8 dB 75W 1.5 GHz 1.2 dB 50W 4. Recommended Models Times Microwave FME-195-CRIMP Specifically designed for LMR-195 Includes strain relief boot Amphenol 223-4006-007 Gold-plated center contact Military-grade construction Pasternack PE4017 Field-installable version Hex crimp design 5. Key Features 360° shielding contact IP67 rating when properly installed -40°C to +85°C operating range Reusable design (up to 5 mating cycles) 6. Common Applications Mobile radio installations GPS antenna connections Cellular repeater systems Marine communications 7. Maintenance Tips Annual visual inspection Check for corrosion in marine environments Verify VSWR after installation Replace if insertion loss exceeds 2 dB at 1 GHz