[Amps] DIN vs N

[Carl]

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From: <donroden at hiwaay.net>
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Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 10:43 PM
Subject: [Amps] DIN vs N


> DIN connectors vs Type N .......
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> Is there a larger cable that mates with the DIN connector ?

They mate with the same hardline and the RG-213 and larger soft cables 
cables as an N.


>
> What's the advantage / disadvantages of the DIN ?

At HF, zero. An N and RG-213 will handle many times the legal limit. The DIN 
is popular with the 20-40KW and up CB crowd and the hams running that level.

 At high VHF and UHF the connector is the weak link so a DIN can run cool in 
a 1500W + 432 EME amp running data modes. I run N at 1500W on 2M and they 
run cool as long as its a quality USA brand. They run decidedly warm at that 
level on 222.

I havent dared run my big 432 amp close to that level yet until all the feed 
line and antenna connectors are upgraded.

Carl
KM1H



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