[TowerTalk] connectors

Pete Smith n4zr@contesting.com
Sat, 29 Jul 2000 12:02:10 +0000


At 07:55 AM 7/29/00 -0400, L. B. Cebik wrote:
...
>While I have no strict preference for one type of connector over the
>other, since both have served me well at HF, I would suggest that once you
>find a very reliable connector source/maker, stick with that source, with
>a reserve supply to handle any situation.  Make changes slowly, proving
>out the new type/maker/supplier on non-critical jobs before changing over
>permenently.

And, I'd add, don't count on a small supplier like Van Gorden to supply the
same make of connector day in and day out.  That's why I find Amphenol
worth the few cents extra.

73, Pete Smith N4ZR

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