[TowerTalk] Connectors and Legal Actions

[Chuck Dietz]

It is commonly thought that there are "too many frivolous lawsuits,"
however, such is not the case. (I know, it's on the internet so it must be
true. LOL)  Frivolous lawsuits result in HUGE fines called sanctions
against lawyers and their clients.

With regard to right angle connectors: I have had some fail.  Probably
cheap ones, but several.  I discovered them each time by the heat
generated. I try to avoid them.  At least try to find good ones.  Some do
not fit tightly around the center pin resulting in corrosion, then arcing.
Upon inspection, it will look black with carbon.

Chuck W5PR

On Fri, May 6, 2016 at 1:48 PM, Don W7WLL <w7wll at arrl.net> wrote:

> Before I ask my question, it has been interesting to read the wide set of
> positions on what folks think a manufacturer could or should do when
> someone disses their product.
>
> I agree that we all have a right to take legal action, but don’t think one
> should first tackle the problem through other more suitable methods. To
> often lawsuits are, IMHO, frivolous. These actions tie up courts and the
> supporting staff that we support through taxes, wasting some pretty
> expensive resources better spent on issues more important, like dealing
> with crime (as an example).
>
> The question – What are the drawbacks, if any, relative to the use of
> standard right angle HF coax connectors?  I want to use an old 6 position
> RatPak switchbox I have (SO-239 connectors), but the depth of the unit for
> the Carlon wx box I want to mount it in would require a pretty severe bend
> in the cables coming up from the bottom. So, I thought of the right angle
> connectors. I was unable to find any negative issues with my cursory look
> around the resources I have or a quick look on the internet. Has probably
> come up as a topic someplace. Thoughts?
>
> Don W7WLL
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