[TowerTalk] Higher power RF connector?

[Richard (Rick) Karlquist (N6RK)]

> I find it interesting that there are questions about the size of 
> the N male
> pin diameter.  This connector is used in some 'high power' 
> applications well
> over a KW at 13MHz industrial equipment.  The loads connected to 
> the cables
> with the N plugs can be really ugly and for continuous duty.  The 

N plugs have been superceeded by 7/16 connectors in some of the 
higher power (many kW) ISM equipment.  The 7/16 connectors are
very rugged.  (7/16 refers to 7 mm center, 16 mm outer cond.)

Rick N6RK