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Re: [TowerTalk] Long UHF Bulkhead Connectors

To: Pete Smith N4ZR <n4zr@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Long UHF Bulkhead Connectors
From: chris casey <cscvrp@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 10:07:42 -0500
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I got some 6" bulkhead connectors from max-gain systems. They look
nice enough and seem to work ok so far. Also some of their silver
plated connectors but I haven't tried those yet.

On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 9:57 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR <n4zr@contesting.com> wrote:
> You might call The Rf Connection and talk to Joel.  I have always found
> him to be forthright about the quality of the connectors he sells, while
> acknowledging that he does sell some cheap junk because that's what many
> hams demand.  Also, the quality differentiation is pretty evident on his
> web-site.
>
> 73, Pete N4ZR
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> On 4/9/2012 10:52 AM, John Becker wrote:
>> There has been discussion recently about the quality of UHF connectors
>> from manufacturers other than Amphenol. The consensus has been that they
>> should be avoided.
>>
>> I'm replacing some feedlines, and was considering using UHF bulkhead
>> connectors to bring them through the wall. Presently, they just go
>> through with no connector. The problem is that AFAIK Amphenol only makes
>> a 2" long UHF bulkhead connector and I would need 6".
>>
>> These are readily available, but the manufacturer seems to be unknown.
>> For instance, I've seen them at Dayton from this dealer:
>>
>> http://www.transeltech.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_19&products_id=151
>>
>> Any thoughts on this subject? Thanks!
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> John, K9MM
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