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

[Steve Maki]

The 4.1-9.5 has been around for 15 years at least, and is the one 
properly called mini-DIN. The 4.3-10 is much more recent, and was 
developed specifically with ultra low PIM in mind, plus high density 
jack fields. The 4.3-10 is what all new cell equipment is and will be 
using, especially as we move into 5G.

Either series though is a big upgrade to the N in mechanical robustness.

-Steve K8LX

On 06/27/18 17:01 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:

> Is the 4.1-9.5 a new connector. It looks like the chassis jack is the same
> size as a SO-239 and N which would make an easy swap. I also found a
> 4.3-10 chassis jack which has a hole pattern close enough that it may fit.
> These Mini-DIN's could be a  great upgrade without severely modifying
> equipment except I have found few connectors, especially for the 4.1-9.5
> that you mentioned. Finding connectors for smaller RG-400 coax is even
> more challenging.
> 
> John KK9A
> 
> 
> To:	<towertalk at contesting.com>
> Subject:	[TowerTalk] N connector, Re: UHF (PL259) soldered center
> From:	"Jim Thomson" <jim.thom at telus.net>
> Date:	Tue, 26 Jun 2018 23:23:58 -0700
> 
> 
> ##  another new connector is the 4.1 -  9.5 connector.   Good up to 14 ghz.
> Excellent pim.