Topband: F connector how-to video

[Lee STRAHAN]

Rick's point is well made. Take a look at these measurements from about 10 years ago.
https://www.k7tjr.com/coaxial_tests.htm  

Lee  K7TJR  OR

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From: Topband <topband-bounces+k7tjr=msn.com at contesting.com> On Behalf Of Richard (Rick) Karlquist
Sent: Friday, February 4, 2022 2:03 PM
To: VE6WZ_Steve <ve6wz at shaw.ca>; David Olean <k1whs at metrocast.net>
Cc: topband <topband at contesting.com>
Subject: Re: Topband: F connector how-to video



On 2/4/2022 8:58 AM, VE6WZ_Steve wrote:

> When you find a cable that you like, stick with it!

Before falling in love with a cable, it is worthwhile to check its impedance accuracy vs frequency and its low frequency loss and the consistency of its velocity factor.  Once you do this, you will never again buy cable from the big box stores, no matter how easy it is to put on F connectors.

73
Rick N6RK
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