I had to smile as I read this. I'm sure it's true but we hams would
sure live up to our reputation for being cheap by purchasing Bury-Flex
and then saving a dollar by not using a couple of brand name, known to
be good quality connectors.
Tim, N9PUZ
Dave Harmon wrote:
> Generally I agree except for a small but critical point.....
> If you are using Davis Bury-Flex you will need the larger center pin ID of
> the 83-1SP.
> Yeah, yeah....I know you can probably find the el' cheapo connectors that
> will fit the BF but I have never seen any....and I ain't gonna look.
> One thing I will never do though is cut any strands of the center conductor
> to make it fit some crummy connector that I have to scrape to get solder to
> flow.
> 50 cents is not even chump change.
> Get the good stuff....parts is not parts.
>
> Regards
>
> Dave Harmon
> K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net
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