The only thing going for PL259 type connectors is they are cheap and readily
available. The most common failure of connectors (PL259 or N) is mechanical
or from water ingress. I would not hesitate to use PL259 for legal limit plus
3db for
HF or use N connectors for 500 watts at VHF or 430 mc. If you are spending
money for quality cable to the antennas and would like quality connectors then
go with C connectors. Just remember the N connector is the same size as a BNC
connector with a weather tight shell and holds a larger cable. I have put 1.5 kw
through a BNC connector at HF but not for a long period of time. Hope that
helps.
gl es 73 Steve VE3TU
Maurizio Panicara wrote:
> It depends by frequency and duty cycle.
> Professionally, PL259 is not considered at all, while N is not considered as
> an Hi power connector.
>
> 73,
> Mauri I4JMY
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "k6uj" <k6uj@pacbell.net>
> To: <amps@contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2000 6:14 PM
> Subject: [AMPS] Hi Power Connectors
>
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I have been searching the archives to find something on the actual
> > voltage/power rating
> > of Pl-259's and type N connectors. Anyone know where actual
> specifications
> > might be found ?
> >
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Bob, K6UJ
> >
> >
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