[TowerTalk] rotator cable

john at kk9a.com john at kk9a.com
Mon Jul 6 07:00:04 EDT 2015


I use a lot of the Cinch Jones connectors for every rotator and control
cable in the shack and have yet to have one fall apart. I do not use any
quick disconnects at the rotator, if I did I would not use these for the
reasons Roger mentioned.

John KK9A


To:	Mickey Baker <n4mb at arrl.net>
Subject:	Re: [TowerTalk] rotator cable
From:	"Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk at tm.net>
Date:	Mon, 06 Jul 2015 03:42:47 -0400

The Cinch Jones type are handy, but unless held together with a spring
retainer, or taped, they come apart too easily.. A snap flat spring
retainer, or wire clip comes off quickly with none of the drawback of
tape. Of course the clips aren't waterproof. Likewise I use Davis RF and
the wire man for cables and most connectors. I'm uneasy with the isea of
connectors off e-bay.

73

Roger  (K8RI)




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