[RFI] Recommended All Band Receiver

Jim Brown jim at audiosystemsgroup.com
Tue May 28 17:48:32 EDT 2013


On 5/28/2013 1:03 PM, Frank N. Haas KB4T wrote:
> With my luck I would bump the antenna connector (a lightweight 3.5
> mm metal or plastic plug) and snap it off. It's not impossible but must be
> undertaken with care.

I know of two companies that make decent quality 1/8-in male cable-mount 
connectors. The best are made by Switchcraft, and are large enough to 
accommodate RG58. The one made by Neutrik is a bit smaller, and I don't 
think that RG58 will fit the shell (although it would fit with the 
jacket removed). See my website for part numbers and good US vendors -- 
in the appendix on audio of the RFI tutorial, and the Power Point pdf on 
Interfacing computers to ham gear.  With the Switchcraft connector, it's 
easy to make a good short cable adapter to BNC or UHF connector.

73, Jim K9YC




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