[TowerTalk] Crimp Connector (K8RI) Response from DAVIS RF Co.(Gold vs. Silver

[K8RI]

On 8/11/2013 12:28 PM, Jerry Gardner wrote:
> Here's an excellent technical paper related to the use of silver for
> connector applications:
>

I've always gone with the idea that the only reason for using gold is 
mechanical stability where repeated use of the connector is likely, such 
as jumpers in the station,

> http://www.te.com/documentation/whitepapers/pdf/Ag_use_connectors_503-1016.pdf

Very good paper and explanations.

73

Roger (K8RI)

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> Jerry, W6UV
>
>
> On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 12:47 PM, Stephen Davis <sdavis at davisrf.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello TT'rs,
>>
>> Thanks to Roger for recommending us, and to Bryan for clarifying that we
>> are not Davis Electric, but DAVIS RF (Roger has done biz with us, I am sure
>> he knows a Davis Electiric and just slipped)
>> www.DavisRF.com .   Contact me or call the 800 # if you don't see what
>> you want or need tech help.  We can not list all the product variances in
>> wire, cable, or connectors on our web site.
>>
>> Couple of tech points:  We sell gold pin connectors (and we sell any and
>> all coax connector types that are produced) as there is a reasonable demand
>> for them.  But, I think that gold pins are
>> an overkill and often not needed depending on the application.  Silver
>> (i.e. silver plated nickel, the most always case for center pins) conducts
>> a bit better than gold .  I doubt you could ever notice any  difference in
>> ham applications using either one, if the connection is water proofed.   I
>> don't recall the exact terminology, otherwise incorrectly referred to as
>> "silver oxidation", but if silver is exposed to air and water, the residue
>> will not conduct appropriately whereas gold does not have the same issue.
>> Hope this helps a bit.
>>
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