[TowerTalk] N connector, Re: UHF (PL259) soldered center

[Jeff Blaine]

While one can argue as to the absolute need for a DIN vs. other 
connector type, I'm pretty sure that everyone who has used DIN will 
confirm - a DIN is a vedddddyyyyy great connector.

I hate N connectors because the reliability of that connector depends on 
getting the center pin aligned lengthwise in the connector shell 
perfectly.  Too far in and it will not seat properly.  Too far out and 
it will split the female mate.  Of the 100 UHF and 50 DIN I put up last 
year, it's one of the 6 or so N connectors on the entire site which has 
given me trouble.  I'm sure a guy with more experience would say N works 
just fine.  But UHF and DIN are harder to screwup by comparison at least 
in my limited experience.

73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com

On 26-Jun-18 12:49 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
> On 6/26/2018 7:31 AM, Michael Clarson wrote:
>> The wireless industry is starting to use another connector -- the
>> 4.3/10 DIN. Much more robust than the Type N, but unlike the 7/16 
>> DIN, it
>> is sized for greater connector density for feed-lines typically used by
>> hams. Great. Now I have to get even more interseries adapters!
>
> I don't understand this fixation on the latest and greatest for 
> components whose differences don't matter for 99.9% of ham operation! 
> How is this different from the teenagers who have to have the latest 
> and greatest smart phone, or the guy who has to have the latest model 
> vehicle in his driveway every year?
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
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