Abstract: An in-line surge suppressor having a body with a bore between two ends and at least one channel located within the body and around the bore. An inner conductor is located within the bore. A shorting element has a plurality of segments that extend from the inner conductor, through extension grooves between the channel and the bore, into a common or separate channel(s). The segments coupled to the channel(s), proximate a distal end of each segment.

Abstract: A panel antenna having a variable phase shifter module with at least one main-PCB having an input trace coupled to a wiper junction. An arcuate trace on the main-PCB extending between a first output trace and a second output trace, the arcuate trace having an arc center proximate the wiper junction. A wiper-PCB having a linking trace thereon; the wiper-PCB rotatably coupled to the main-PCB proximate the wiper junction with the linking trace facing the first main-PCB. Because the linking trace faces the main-PCB, the wiper-PCB may be formed from inexpensive and structurally resilient substrate material. The linking trace coupling the wiper junction with the arcuate trace. Multiple arcuate traces may be linked to further output traces to add additional outputs, each having variable phase shift between them, depending upon the position of the wiper-PCB. Multiple main-PCBs may be stacked upon each other and the wiper-PCBs of each controlled by a common linkage.

Abstract: A multi-beam feed assembly having a feed assembly housing with a plurality of input waveguide(s) formed in a front face. The housing may be adapted for manufacture via die casting. The housing also having at least two PCB mounting surface(s), a plurality of probe aperture(s) through the housing between the input waveguide(s) and at least one of the PCB mounting surface(s) and at least one interconnect waveguide through the housing between two of the PCB mounting surface(s). A plurality of PCB may be coupled to the housing at the PCB mounting surfaces. A plurality of transition probe(s) located in the probe aperture(s) coupling each input waveguide to one of the plurality of the PCB and the at least one interconnect waveguide between the at least two PCB mounting surfaces coupling signals between the PCB.

Abstract: An electrical connector having a longitudinal axis with interface and cable ends for coaxial cable having an annular corrugated solid outer conductor. The connector having a body and an interface joined in an interference fit along the longitudinal axis of the connector. A spring finger ring within a bore of the body is rigidly connected to the body. The spring finger ring having a plurality of spring fingers extending towards an connector end; the spring fingers having an inward projecting bead at the connector end. The spring fingers positioned opposite an outer conductor groove open to the cable end, the outer conductor groove proximate the cable end of the interface.

Abstract: An electrical connector for coaxial cable having a corrugated solid outer conductor. The connector formed with a body having a bore with a retaining shoulder. An insert with a plurality of segment(s) having inward projecting projections arranged to mesh with the corrugated solid outer conductor. The segment(s) joined by at least one hinge member(s); the insert bendable along the hinge member(s) to fit within the bore, abutting the retaining shoulder. An interface is attachable to a connector end of the body. The interface having an inward projecting outer conductor stop. By exchanging the insert, the connector may be used with a range of cables having different outer conductor corrugation configurations.

Abstract: An adjustment tool, having a body with a bore extending between a first end and a second end. A shaft is positioned within the bore having a plurality of outward spreading spring fingers coupled to a tool end. A spring biases the shaft towards the second end of the body. A collet coupled to a first end of the body has an inner surface which restricts the spring fingers to a closed position as movement of the shaft towards the second end of the body retracts the spring fingers into the collet. A bubble ring may be coupled to the body. Graduated indicia associated with the bubble ring indicates rotation of the tool for entry of precise rotational adjustments.

Abstract: An electrical connector for a coaxial cable with a solid outer conductor, the connector in combination with a cable and a method of manufacturing. The electrical connector having a connector body with a bore between a connector end and a cable end. The bore having an inner diameter shoulder at the cable end. A cylindrical sleeve positioned in the bore abutting the inner diameter shoulder. An annular groove open to the cable end, between the cylindrical sleeve and the cable end of the connector body. The annular groove dimensioned to receive an end of the solid outer conductor.

Abstract: A receptacle with an adjusting slot is adapted to receive a mounting lip of the feed assembly. A means for positioning which may include a threaded shaft threaded into a first side of the receptacle that projects into a first side of the mounting lip, is operative to move the mounting lip within the adjusting slot. A bias spring may be positioned between the mounting lip and a second side of the mounting lip, the bias spring biasing the mounting lip against the threaded shaft. Alternatively, the threaded shaft may extend threaded through the mounting lip, longitudinally retained with respect to the receptacle operative to move the mounting lip along the adjusting slot as the threaded shaft is rotated.

Abstract: A sealing gasket for a waveguide assembly having a primary sealing surface loop defining a first plane and at least one secondary loop defining a second plane. The primary sealing surface loop intersecting with and being broken by the at least one secondary loop at two locations around the secondary loop.

Abstract: A key pounder tool useful during the tuning of pianos and the like. The key pounder has a shaft about which a grip adapted for holding by the human hand is positioned. The shaft extends from the grip to a bumper end where a resilient non-slip bumper is coupled. The bumper having a diameter greater than or equal to the shaft. A removable combination strap that may be coupled to a strap end of the shaft is adaptable to hand and wrist configurations via a removable connection strap which couples the strap to the grip in the hand configuration. The strap may be adjustable via an adjustment means such as a sliding buckle, hook to loop fastener or the like.

Abstract: A cable hanger having shell halves adapted to mate with each other, the shell halves each having an inner surface adapted to cooperate with the other to secure the cable within a cable space. The mating of the shell halves is releasably secured by a means for closure. A bolt hole through the shell halves allows easy mounting of the cable hanger. The shell halves each having, along a vertical mating surface, a means for interlocking adapted to interlock with the means for interlocking of a second cable hanger positioned against the cable hanger along the vertical mating surface. A connection side of the cable hanger may be adapted to have a means for latching to couple with a third cable hanger, positioned connection side to connection side with the cable hanger. The cable hanger allowing additional cables to be added without modifying the mounting of the base hanger.

Abstract: A tool for mid-span cable stripping having a wheel enclosure surrounding an inner wheel with at least one cable saddle formed in an outer circumference, the cable saddle(s) adapted to rotatably cradle a cable of a desired outer diameter. The wheel enclosure having an access cut-away with an over hanging portion that exposes the cable saddle for insertion of the cable. The cable saddle moveable, via rotation of the inner wheel, under the overhanging portion whereby the cable in the cable saddle is retained and a blade coupled to the wheel enclosure with a cutting edge projecting inward engages the cable. Rotation of the tool about the cable strips an outer sheath of the cable. Where multiple cable saddles of different sizes are formed about the circumference of the inner wheel, the tool may be used with a range of different diameter cables.

Abstract: A support structure apparatus for a reflector antenna having a main reflector. The support structure includes a plurality of sub-brackets and a main bracket. The sub-brackets each having a plurality of main reflector connection points and a main bracket connection point. A plurality of fasteners used to join the main reflector to the sub-brackets and the sub-brackets to the main reflector swivel when loose and become rigid when fastened. Fasteners between the sub-bracket and the main bracket may be replaced with captive screws or motors with threaded shafts to provide azimuth/elevation adjustment functionality to the support structure.

Abstract: A first waveguide to microstrip transition, the waveguide having a top, a bottom, a first sidewall, a second sidewall and a closed end. A transition slot normal to a longitudinal axis of the waveguide intersects the top and the first sidewall. A probe having a 90 degree bend is arranged in the transition slot, a distal end of the probe projecting into the waveguide normal to the top. A proximal end of the probe is coupled to a microstrip on a dielectric substrate. An impedance matching feature may be included projecting from the bottom, proximate the distal end of the probe. A hole may be formed in the dielectric substrate proximate the proximal end of the probe. A second waveguide and transition arrangement may be aligned bottom to bottom with the first waveguide and similarly arranged with a probe coupled to a second microstrip on the dielectric substrate.

Abstract: A feed window for a feed assembly having at least one primary feed operating at a primary frequency band and at least one secondary feed operating at a secondary frequency band. The feed window sealing against the feed assembly, enclosing an open end of the feeds. A feed window surface of the feed window supported by and spaced away from the feed assembly by a feed window wall. The feed window surface of the feed window generally parallel to a launch edge of the feeds. The feed window may include an insert positioned between the feed window surface and the feeds. An insert aperture may be applied to the insert, corresponding to a feed view window of one of the feeds.