Topband: Connector Integrity was: Re: Mother of all ferrite common-mode coaxial chokes

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Brown" <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com>
To: <topband at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 1:15 PM
Subject: Re: Topband: Connector Integrity was: Re: Mother of all ferrite 
common-mode coaxial chokes


> On 7/13/2012 9:46 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
>> Interesting point on phono plugs.  I wonder if it would be useful to use
>> one of the Caig Labs chemicals on those shells to enhance their contact
>> with the jack.
>
> Better to buy and use proper connectors.  Switchcraft makes EXCELLENT
> phono  and 3.5 mm plugs, and the lower cost plugs and jacks made by
> Neutrik's Asian subsidiary are pretty good. I buy them from Full
> Compass, a very good audio distributor in Madison, WI.


Most folks with Drake, Collins, and some other vintage and pricey equipment 
arent about to do a Hammy Hambone conversion to better connectors.

Carl
KM1H