I recently picked up some Commscope SFX-500 and the specs seem to be decent. I can buy N connectors but need to homebrew connectors with either a PL-259 or SO-239 for HF use . I have made many homebr
What is wrong with using purchased N connectors? I used them on my LDF6 and LDF7 with no issues. John KK9A I recently picked up some Commscope SFX-500 and the specs seem to be decent. I can buy N con
Nothing wrong with using N conectors, I was hoping to find a solution cheaper than the $20 to $25 purchased N connecters. But that may be the way I have to go. _______________________________________
Right, and then using a relatively inexpensive N to UHF adapter if you need to get to the UHF connector series. Might not satisfy the DIY jones, but it's quicker and cleaner.. -Steve K8LX John KK9A I
Quality (Amphenol) N to UHF adapters are NOT inexpensive. The ones that ARE inexpensive are JUNK, and should be avoided. When I got back on the air around 2003 after a long absence, I filled my junkb
I just happened to buy some RF Industries (RFI) NM to UF adapters @ $3.77, and some NF to UF @ $5.77 from Tessco. RFI is good quality IMO, and those prices are relatively inexpensive IMO. YMMV. -Stev
Author: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Mon, 25 May 2015 01:05:22 -0400
Go to Allied and you are likely to get the cheap stuff. Go to any of the distributors, tell them what you want and you are likely to get ir. A small, "evaluation order" will provide the proof. Oh! I'
Author: TexasRF--- via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 25 May 2015 15:45:34 -0400
Hi Jim, I think you are being overly critical of the imported connectors and adapters. These days virtually all connectors come from China, regardless of the brand. There was a time, back maybe 10 ye
The UHF to N male are especially prone to breaking at the swivel joint. I had to temporarily substitute an N connector Stackmatch using 4 Uhf to N adapters purchased locally and all eventually separa
Hi Gerald, You make a good point, BUT -- I've heard nightmare stories from good engineers sourcing products from Chinese sources, evaluating samples, and early shipments that looked great, worked gre
How does a consumer know which Chinese ones are good? How much savings is there? I currently only use Amphenol 83-1SP PL-259 connectors and I have had no issues except for one that was not completely
With the uhf de Male to N male adapter I believe if you threaded it on to an N you could break it apart with your hands. Chuck W5PR Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________