Topband: Replacing F Connectors with BNCs

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

Thanks, all - you've persuaded me.

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 11/14/2013 8:14 AM, George Dubovsky wrote:
> Pete,
>
> I recommend you stay with the F-connectors. BNCs are fine in a lab 
> environment where cables must be disconnected often, but their 
> convenience factor comes with a trade-off in reliability. If, however, 
> you are connecting and disconnecting F-connectors a lot, the female F 
> will start to show reliability problems also.
>
> 73,
>
> geo - n4ua
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 7:38 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR <n4zr at contesting.com 
> <mailto:n4zr at contesting.com>> wrote:
>
>     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
>     Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at
>     http://reversebeacon.net,
>     blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com
>     <http://reversebeacon.blogspot.com>.
>     For spots, please go to your favorite
>     ARC V6 or VE7CC DX cluster node.
>
>     On 11/14/2013 7:31 AM, donovanf at starpower.net
>     <mailto: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
>         <mailto:lt%3Bn4zr at contesting.com>>
>         To: Topband at contesting.com <mailto: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?
>
>
>     _________________
>     Topband Reflector
>
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