Maybe they want to be the same as others when it comes to 100w output hf amps?
QRP standard seems to be BNC I am guessing. Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 27/04/2013 11:37 AM, "Jeff Herr" <her...@comcast.net> wrote: > The radio I bought from elecraft uses bnc. > The antenna I bought from elecraft uses bnc. > > Why does the amp connector type need to be the venerable UHF connector?? > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: dse...@dseven.org [mailto:dse...@dseven.org] On Behalf Of iain > macdonnell - N6ML > Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 17:19 > To: Jeff Herr > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] why mix rf connector types within the product line? > > On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 5:12 PM, Jeff Herr <her...@comcast.net> wrote: > > Portability. > > > > Every little thing adds up. Any connection you can eliminate is good. > > > > One adapter adds two connections. > > Did you even look at the cable I referenced? You can't eliminate the cable > between the transceiver and the amp .. so just get one with the right > connectors and you're set. No adapters needed. > > > > Unless there is an engineering related reason? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Is there one? > > I can't speak for the designers ... but my guess would be that the > KXPA100 is designed to be a standalone product. The KX3 was the main > motivation for creation of the product, but it's not a KX3-specific. > SO-239 is the industry standard for HF gear, except QRP, as stated by > others. > > 73, > > ~iain / N6ML > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: dse...@dseven.org [mailto:dse...@dseven.org] On Behalf Of iain > > macdonnell - N6ML > > Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 16:58 > > To: Jeff Herr > > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] why mix rf connector types within the product > line? > > > > Others have articulated some reasons. > > > > Why is this such a big deal for you? That is the other question.... > > > > 73, > > > > ~iain / N6ML > > > > > > On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 4:55 PM, Jeff Herr <her...@comcast.net> wrote: > >> I don't want to buy or make or use any adapters. > >> > >> Why not keep the connector consistent across the product line? > >> > >> That is the question! > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: dse...@dseven.org [mailto:dse...@dseven.org] On Behalf Of iain > >> macdonnell - N6ML > >> Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 16:53 > >> To: Jeff Herr > >> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] why mix rf connector types within the product > > line? > >> > >> On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 4:36 PM, Jeff Herr <her...@comcast.net> wrote: > >>> I will end up taking the units (kx3 and that nice amp) with me as I > >> travel. > >>> > >>> In effect now we are forced to need adapters. > >> > >> Or you could get some thing like: > >> > >> http://abrind.com/product/rg58au-rg8x-240uf-95tc-braid-100-foil-coax- > >> c able-a ssemblies-bnc-n-pl259-sma-so23/pl259-to-bnc-male-jumpers/ > >> > >> I can't vouch for ABR's products (never tried them). Personally, I > >> would make my own.... > >> > >> 73, > >> > >> ~iain / N6ML > >> > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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
