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An optical fiber connector that is tunable despite being fully assembled has a assembly having an enlarged ferrule holding member or flange that has a multi-faceted periphery, preferably in the shape of a hexagon. The connector has a front housing portion that has a multi-faceted seating region for

An optical fiber connector that is tunable despite being fully assembled has a assembly having an enlarged ferrule holding member or flange that has a multi-faceted periphery, preferably in the shape of a hexagon. The connector has a front housing portion that has a multi-faceted seating region for the flange. The flange is disengageable from the seating region for tuning rotation by being movable axially toward the rear of the housing against the force of a spring. The connector can be tuned by incremental rotations of the assembly when the flange is disengaged.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A fully assembled tunable optical fiber connector comprising:on assembly comprising an elongated tubular member having a ferrule holding member thereon and a ferrule extending from said holding member;a housing member having a central bore extending therethrough in whic

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A fully assembled tunable optical fiber connector comprising:on assembly comprising an elongated tubular member having a ferrule holding member thereon and a ferrule extending from said holding member;a housing member having a central bore extending therethrough in which said assembly is located;a spring member bearing against a rear surface of said holding member and against the housing for applying a forward biasing force to said assembly;characterized in that said holding member has a multi-faceted periphery and is rotatable within said bore; andsaid housing member has a multi-faceted seating area within said bore, the number of facets on the holding member and the seating area being the same.