----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger (sub1)" <sub1@rogerhalstead.com>
To: <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 4:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] DIN vs N
> On 4/26/2011 9:50 AM, Carl wrote:
>> Those started over 25 years ago with Taiwan imports. All my PL-259, N,
>> adaptors, etc, are USA, mostly mil-spec from decades of hamfests, etc;
>> there
>> are several other great brands besides Amphenol altho most may be gone
>> now
>> or made in China.
>
> I'm much more concerned as to how they are constructed and of what
> materials rather than where. That said, If I can get US made of
> comparable quality (IE good Silver plated Brass) then I go for the US
> made. Sometimes I have to settle for imports as they seem to be the
> only source for reasonably priced versus outrageous priced UHF
> connectors that fit LMR-600 and larger cables. We're talking $12 - $20
> Vs $80 to $125.
>
> AT HF (160-10) the impedance of the UHF connector is of relatively
> little importance. They are difficult to spot with a TDR and you can
> stack a bunch of them of good quality with almost no noticeable loss.
> The exception is on 160 where it's more a resistance problem, not one of
> impedance. Even then I doubt it's of much concern unless running QRO
> which most of us on here do.
>
> I had to use some imported UHF connectors on the LMR-600 run to the 160
> half sloper. I ended up modifying them by opening up the inside with an
> end mill for more clearance and higher voltage breakdown. They looked
> the same after the mod as they did before.
>
> I still check out the connectors at the swaps, but it's rare now days to
> find any good ones. If some one is selling quality connectors I'd
> probably clean them out as I typically stock several hundred of various
> types. I may have mentioned it before, but my work bench sets on three
> pedestals. The top drawer on one is for coax connectors. One day I
> closed the drawer and it dropped right through the track and took the
> two drawers under it out as well.
>
> I think I'm going to replace those pedestals with the large tool box
> bases on rollers. Even considering the price, if they hold up they'll be
> worth it.
>
> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)
With all the money you have tied up in equipment why grouse (gee, I got a
chance to use it right back, havent heard it in ages) about a couple of
connectors?
Carl
KM1H
_______________________________________________
Amps mailing list
Amps@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/amps
|