I normally don't make comment on things I see here but my experience ( as this is Repeater Builder ) is that I cannot seem to keep the Silver Plated connectors tight in repeater service. Not a good thing for the height we normally try to put our antennas. Maybe this is only something I have had problems with and nobody else? When I use the silver plated conns. I have to return to the tower about once a month to tighten them to eliminate noise. Yes , I tighten them with Channelocks - same result. I do like the connectors for ease of installation but I do not use them for repeater service anymore. Dave / N�ATH
----- Original Message ----- From: "N9WYS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2004 1:14 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer cable question My experience with Superflex is that is doesn't quite fit perfectly into the RG-59 adapter, but a 1/4" drill takes care of that! :) I'm using several runs of that in my ham shack for "interconnections"... Plus, I can pick up PL-259's all day long or about a buck a piece, whereas Andrews wants about $15 for a connector to fit the Superflex. Mark - N9WYS -----Original Message----- From: Laryn Lohman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2004 11:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer cable question Good wisdom Joe. One of my favorite cables for interconnecting is 1/4" Superflex. If using UHF connectors (not necessarily my favorite, but I use them and rarely change them to N), it fits perfectly into the larger adapter (for RG59). Solder the solid shield to the adapter, then solder thtough the holes to the adapter. Use all silver plated pieces. Makes a decent cable with low loss and low noise for duplex work. Laryn K8TVZ Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
