[AMPS] Connectors

[Ian White, G3SEK]

Marv gonsior wrote:
>
>Hello All,
>
>It was interesting to read the comments about connectors for RF and I was
>surprised that no one mentioned the "C" type that I have used for years. 
>They have a much more rugged center pin and I have never had a failure
>with them.  Are others using this type?
>
>For those not familiar with the "C" type.......they are the same overall
>size as the "N" type but bayonet into place like the "BNCs."
>
>Any comments?
>
I had good experience with C connectors, until the local supply ran out.

The only potential problem is that the "spring" that holds the mated
pair firmly together is a rubber gasket, same as in a BNC. In old
connectors the rubber can perish, leaving the plug body free to move.
Even so, I never had one fail.

73 from Ian G3SEK          Editor, 'The VHF/UHF DX Book'
                          'In Practice' columnist for RadCom (RSGB)
                           http://www.ifwtech.demon.co.uk/g3sek

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