[TowerTalk] 18 GHz N-connector identification

[Jim W7RY]

Look for pictures on the Pasternack site?

Or the connectors your looking for as well.

www.pasternack.com

And here:

https://www.pasternack.com/nsearch.aspx?Category=Connectors&sort=y&Rfinco99maxfreq=18&Rfinco99con1series=N&initial_sort=Sortsku:ASC&res_per_page=48&view_type=grid


Jim W7RY


On 1/13/2025 3:41 PM, Scott Townley wrote:
> I was wondering if there are "tells" regarding the identification of 
> N-connectors that are rated to 18 GHz.
>
> The Radiall website mentions that male "N-18" connectors have (1) a 
> hexagonal coupling nut and (2) a slotless outer conductor.  But it's 
> not entirely clear if that's true just for Radiall connectors, or in 
> general.
>
> In particular, I've seen HP-manufactured semirigid lines that are used 
> with instruments rated to 18 GHz, and while they do have the slotless 
> outer conductor they do not have a hexagonal coupling nut.
>
> (I realize that to an extent these are cosmetic differences that are 
> easily imitated; I limit my consideration here to 'reputable' 
> name-brand manufacturers.  Personally I don't trust the no-name 
> imports even to 11 GHz).
>
> And while we're at it...is there a way to identify an "N-18" female?
>
>
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