Greetings.
I do not know if they still do use them.
But the MAJOR Amateur AND PROFESSIONAL antenna maker M Squared uses "F"
connectors in their antennas ALL the time.
They even use a variation that is weatherproof.
They use them from below 1 meg antennas up to antennas in the Gig
ranges. Mainly at the feedpoint to connect the phasing line in the 4 to
1 balun feed design.
Joe WB9SBD / W9ET
On 2/20/2022 9:46 AM, Radio KH6O wrote:
Colleagues,
I was very happy to see the discussion regarding the use of television
feedline and F-connectors. I thought I was the only ham in the
universe using that combination. While it's true that the connectors
are not weather-resistance, a coating of black asphalt sealant* takes
care of that.
Reading the comments about possible lack of uniform impedance and
other short-comings, I remind myself that I'm an amateur, not a
professional. A few milliwatts loss doesn't concern me.
* For
example:https://www.lowes.com/pd/Henry-Company-Asphalt-Emulsion-1-Gallon-Waterproofer-Roof-Sealant/50255565
73, Jeff KH6O
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