I can think of one other reason why UHF has hung around so long. It is cheap, easy to find, and mates nicely with the oh so common RG-8 sized cable that is generally used in HF shacks. N would probably be a better choice but is more expensive and fussier to install. BNC connectors for RG-8 do exist but are not cheap. A stiff chunk of RG-8/LMR400 can put quite a strain on a BNC connector if not routed and supported properly.
David K0LUM On Apr 26, 2013, at 7:16 PM, Craig Smith wrote: > Even at 100 W, BNC is clearly the best choice. The first thing I did when I > got my K3 was to get rid of the UHF connectors and put in proper BNCs. > > 73 Craig AC0DS > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
