Maybe my "Zoom" model is different from yours but I opened up my AA-55 Zoom and
found the connector to be rather securely mounted. So much so that I
reconsidered my idea of replacing the SO239 with a type N. Not that it isn't
doable, just that it was more trouble than I wanted to bother with at the time.
Wes N7WS
On 6/11/2018 7:29 AM, Richard (Rick) Karlquist wrote:
My AA-55 is a different model than yours, but the instructions
have curious warning about not putting too much force on the
UHF connector. I am thinking that RE realizes they have a
weak mechanical mounting, relying on solder. I think I will
revise my advice:
1. Always use a DC block
2. Carefully attach a short flexible coax jumper and leave
in place. Calibrate it out. Then connect the DUT to the
end of the jumper. No mechanical stress on the UHF.
Rick N6RK
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