of the mil specs, the seemingly inconsistent results (everything from I ran 14 KW into one, to they were a source of constant failure at 1500 watts) that users appear to have obtained with series N
Oh yeah. Don't need N's on HF at all! You really don't even need them until you get up to at least 144 MHz and even then, you are still fine. 220 MHz and UHF operations are certainly better with N's,
All the "breakdown voltages" aside, have an honest look at a the N connector. 1.) It has less spacing between the pin and the shell than a conventional SO-239/PL-259 UHF connector. 2.) It has a much
The reason to use Type-N or Type-C fittings at HF is to keep water out of coax. When used outdoors, PL-259s allow water to enter coax. . During a rainstorm, a friend of mine found a small puddle of
Hi Rich, I usually weatherproof mine with scotch 33 and high vacuum grease. No trouble as of yet. Mike, W4EF................ The reason to use Type-N or Type-C fittings at HF is to keep water out of
The trouble is when you take them off and put them on. Type-C handles big suds and does not let water into the coax. Cs are as fast as a BNC. No taping and untaping needed. cheers, Mike. -- FAQ on W
Hello all, Also, using silicon grease is great, EXCEPT that if you get ANY on the outside of the connector and cable ass'y, you will never get the tape to stick. I use a double wrap of Scotch 88, a l
Yes, I this can be very annoying. The very property that makes HVG so good makes it a pain in the butt when you get it on the wrong thing. Usually I can wrap the tape beyond the smeared spot, and get
To be sure. I have had several of those mysterious puddles appear on my floor as well. It's always a real surprise when you finally realize where all the water is coming from. N connectors are expens
Indeed I can do it. Measure each cut carefully and it's a piece of cake/ Type C connectors. They go cheap at swap meets because most people think they are useless military junk. . cheers, Larry -- F
a where I high N connectors aren't so difficult to install correctly and the whole operation is probably quicker than with PL259 when proper method and tools are used. The PL259, weatherproofing and