Topband: Replacing F Connectors with BNCs

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

That is certainly possible, Frank - I've been using Ideal compression 
connectors from Home Depot.  I have not had any reliability problems 
with them at all - they are just a pita to connect and disconnect.

If a BNC is wrapped with Scotch 2242, over-wrapped with Scotch 88+, and 
not submerged, shouldn't that be adequate?

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 11/14/2013 7:31 AM, donovanf at starpower.net wrote:
> Hi Pete,
>
> I wonder why you've decided to switch to BNCs?   They have their own issues and they've completely unsuitable for outdoor use.
> I wonder if perhaps you've been using poor quality F connectors?
>
> 73
> Frank
> W3LPL
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Pete Smith N4ZR <n4zr at contesting.com>
> To: Topband at contesting.com
> Sent: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 07:24:59 -0500 (EST)
> Subject: Topband: Replacing F Connectors with BNCs
>
> I have finally decided to go through my RX antenna systems and replace
> all the F connectors with BNCs. My coax is all RG-6 Quad shield. I
> would like to find an all-crimp BNC male solution, or failing that, one
> that only requires soldering the center conductor.
>
> Any advice on which connectors would be best, or which to stay away from?
>