All:
Someone mentioned weatherproofing RF connectors, despite their inherent
characteristics (N type vs. UHF). This sounds like good advice to me.
Personally, I like to use Scotch 70, a self fusing, silicone rubber tape for
waterproofing outdoor RF and electrical connections. I even add an extra
layer of something like Scotch 33 or 88 (if it's warm enough outside) for
peace of mind. When it's time to get to the connector, I easily split the
tape layers with a knife slit - no mess or fuss. I haven't found any water
intrusion here in WET Seattle or COLD Alaska. You can find Scotch 70 at
your local electrical supply houses. It's expensive, but worth every cent
in my book.
73 de Steve, KZ9G
Bothell, WA
kz9g@arrl.net
-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Dino Darling
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 3:20 PM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: [TowerTalk] N connectors
Jim, do you have any experience with the Andros connector? Why would you
say it is not weatherproof? Did you know there is a gasket in the nut as
well as an O-RING where the two pieces come together?
At 11:44 AM 09/09/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>Ok, Strike #1 off of your list if you use these. They are no more
>weather
>proof than a UHF connector. Also, has anybody tested these to see what the
>impedance really is? Not that I haven't used them for jumpers in the
>shack. But I really wouldn't consider them that much superior to a UHF
>connector except for impedance (and like I said I wouldn't swear to that
>without confirmation).
>>I finally found a picture of the ANDROS N Connector....
>>http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/parts/4505.html
>>>Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2003 23:52:40 -0700
>>>To: towertalk@contesting.com
>>>From: Dino Darling <k6rix@arrl.net>
>>>Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] N connectors
>>>
>>>There sure is a lot of speculation out here when it comes to
>>>N-Connectors! Its almost embarrassing!
>>>
>>>N-Connectors are SUPERIOR to the UHF connector for many reasons...
>>>1- Weather proof
>>>2- Constant impedance to 11 Ghz
>>>3- Constant impedance.
>>>4- Able to withstand HIGHER voltages! (1500 volts peak)
>>>http://www.amphenolrf.com/products/typen.asp
>>>
>>>UHF connectors are inferior...
>>>1- They are NOT weather proof!
>>>2- Only good to about 300Mhz.
>>>3- Not constant impedance
>>>4- Can't take as high of a voltage like the N can! (500 volts peak)
>>>http://www.amphenolrf.com/products/uhf.asp
>>>
>>>Ham Radio Outlet in Anaheim and Burbank sells an N-Connector that
>>>mounts
>>>like a PL-259 and employs a captured center pin. Gold and silver! They
>>>are not cheap, but worth every penny! 714-533-7373 (Anaheim) These
>>>connectors are made by Andros Mfg out of New York...
>>>http://www.androsmfg.com/products.htm
>>>>Hi All,
>>>>I was told that "N" connectors fail at full legal power levels. Is
>>>>this true? What is your experience? Thanks.
>>>>73! Vitaly (VE6JO)
>>>
>>>Dino...k6rix@arrl.net
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