>From a RF standpoint, it's a good connector, and it is CERTAINLY more reliable
>than N. But really, UHF connectors are perfectly fine at 50 MHz, and are
>mechanically reliable.
N connectors are BANNED at several multi multi stations due to extensive
problems.
-----Original Message-----
From: Charles Gallo (KG2V) <charlie@thegallos.com>
Sent: Monday, 25 July, 2022 13:26
To: Drew Vonada-Smith <drew@whisperingwoods.org>
Cc: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Long Term Connector Reliability Re: TowerTalk Digest,
Vol
On 2022-07-25 12:17, Drew Vonada-Smith wrote:
> All,
>
> Before anyone decides to engineer a full-scale change from UHF to N
> connectors, whether it be due to "electrical superiority", "water
> resistance", "reliability", or any other reason, I suggest that you
> poll the experiences and opinions of a few large station or
> multi-multi users who have worked with both. You are likely to exit
> that conversation with a very different opinion.
>
> The devil is in the details. Feel free to email me if interested.
>
> 73,
> Drew K3PA
I'd say the way to actually go, if we are going to push for a change is
probably 4.3/10 DIN connectors - go where the RF industry has gone for
1/2 foam coax (7/16 is just too large, but DOES have the advantage of being
readily available surplus)
--
73 de KG2V
Charles Gallo
http://www.kg2v.com
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