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Re: [TowerTalk] 18 GHz N-connector identification

To: Scott Townley <scott@nx7u.net>, towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] 18 GHz N-connector identification
From: Jim W7RY <jimw7ry@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:48:40 -0600
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Look for pictures on the Pasternack site?

Or the connectors your looking for as well.

www.pasternack.com

And here:

https://www.pasternack.com/nsearch.aspx?Category=Connectors&sort=y&Rfinco99maxfreq=18&Rfinco99con1series=N&initial_sort=Sortsku:ASC&res_per_page=48&view_type=grid


Jim W7RY


On 1/13/2025 3:41 PM, Scott Townley wrote:
I was wondering if there are "tells" regarding the identification of N-connectors that are rated to 18 GHz.

The Radiall website mentions that male "N-18" connectors have (1) a hexagonal coupling nut and (2) a slotless outer conductor.  But it's not entirely clear if that's true just for Radiall connectors, or in general.

In particular, I've seen HP-manufactured semirigid lines that are used with instruments rated to 18 GHz, and while they do have the slotless outer conductor they do not have a hexagonal coupling nut.

(I realize that to an extent these are cosmetic differences that are easily imitated; I limit my consideration here to 'reputable' name-brand manufacturers.  Personally I don't trust the no-name imports even to 11 GHz).

And while we're at it...is there a way to identify an "N-18" female?


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