[TenTec] Coax connectors

Geoffrey S. Mendelson gsm at mendelson.com
Sat May 31 14:04:10 EDT 2008


On Sat, May 31, 2008 at 08:59:42AM -0700, Jim Brown K9YC wrote:

> There's nothing wrong with PL259 (UHF) connectors -- IF you buy 
> good ones. On another list, I noted that most connectors sold to 
> hams are junk -- imitations of the real thing with inferior metals, 
> plating, and insulating material. BUT -- REAL, good quality 
> connectors are still available. You simply have to go to 
> traditional electronics parts suppliers to buy them. In North 
> America, the good brand is Amphenol. I buy the silver plated 
> versions because they are MUCH easier to solder to. I pay about 
> $2.50 each in lots of 20-25. 

Can anyone recommend a place that will take orders over the Internet,
is reliable and ships quickly and cheaply? I have relatives coming
for a wedding in two weeks and if I can get the connectors to them,
they will bring them. 

I'm only interested in 10 of them, which seems to be 10 more than
are available here.

Thanks,

Geoff.

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Geoffrey S. Mendelson, Jerusalem, Israel gsm at mendelson.com  N3OWJ/4X1GM


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