[TowerTalk] Connector and Other Product Sourcing

[Don]

First off, let me state that the nearest nearly serious electronics parts 
store is a couple hours plus drive from our place, albeit there are a couple 
of small RS's (who never have what I need and also seem to be multishops, 
sharing space with ammo and gun sales and/or nail and hair work, etc). The 
latter may be a bit of exaggeration but darned close!!!!

So, I do a lot of my shopping on line, cheaper and easier than driving 100 
miles and two hours, one way.

I urgently needed some UHF female to N female barrel connectors recently. 
While I have a lot of N connectors and adapters I didn't have those. Looking 
on line at the usual sources I was taken back by the first round, finding 
prices ranging from $28 to $13. Of course shipping was another 7 to 8 
dollars.

Nearing the end of my search and getting disappointed, I ran across a Show 
Me Cables (some of you may be familiar with them) who had the barrel in 
stock for less than $9 and only charged $2.99 for shipping the lot. Had 
never heard of them. Examined them upon arrival and the quality is 
excellent, the mfr appears to be a company called eCore and are Made In USA. 
Would like to have had silver plating, but the nickel plating will work 
fine.

Show Me Cables staff even followed up with an email asking if I got what I 
wanted and was I satisfied. Can't remember the last time a dealer did that 
with stuff I've bought. By the way, the barrels shipped the same day I 
ordered them. I'm impressed with the scope of the connector and cable stock 
they have and their very fair prices, including shipping cost and the rapid 
order fill.

Wonder if anyone else has used them and what the experiences were? What 
posters on this reflector have to say about vendors, products, etc is 
important to me and I'm sure, others. Now, got to find some silver-plated 
male UHF connectors for some 213 cable.

I like the feedback given on this reflector and read the various viewpoints 
on the more controversial subjects. There is a wealth of talent and 
expertise amongst the group. Vendor and products reports (good, bad, OK) are 
particularly helpful.

Don W7WLL