[TowerTalk] N Connectors

[Dwight]

Gents,

I have used these connectors and I like them very much BUT I hear that  
they are not a good 50 Ohm match.

Real N and BNC connectors are so if you have an application that  
requires precision, I suggest them over the PL-259-like N.

Dwight

On Feb 9, 2010, at 19:47, "Steve Katz" <stevek at jmr.com> wrote:

>
> Yes, I've bought them from The RF Connection http://www.therfc.com  
> many times.  Good prices and good quality connectors.
>
> BTW the 2-piece type Ns are fine for HF but fall apart  
> (electrically) on UHF.  At 1.2 GHz they have measurable loss,  
> compared with the standard 5-piece UG21D/U.
>
> WB2WIK/6
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> The RF Connection, Cable X-Perts, and Universal Radio have them.
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> 73,
> Jim N9WW
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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Dan
> Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 6:15 PM
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> Subject: [TowerTalk] N Connectors
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> Ten years or so ago when I lived in Dallas, I picked us several type N
> connectors of an unusual construction. They resembled
> PL259's in appearance. They unscrewed into 2 parts. The center pin was
> held in a teflon cylinder in the cable attach part. They are easier to
> use than conventional N connectors. Does anyone know where these can  
> be
> purchased today?
>
> 73, Dan, N5AR
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