Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Loss through adaptors:

Yea, I use the heck out of LMR-400UF.. Please enlighton me! Dave VanHorn wrote: >>For tight spots, consider superflex 1/4 or 3/8 >>in hard line. I actually use the mini 141 rigid >>line for modest power levels. > > > FSJ1-50 now in every cable except my adaptor mess (soon to be replaced) >

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epeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jay Urish Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 7:04 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Loss through adaptors: Yea, I use the heck out of LMR-400UF.. Please enlighton me! Dave VanHorn wrote: >>For

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Loss through adaptors:

The EIA and TIA both have a spec that virtually all cable manufacturers hold to. The static minimum bend radius of any cable that meets their spec is 10XD or ten times the diameter of the outer jacket. Under pulling load that radius doubles to 20XD. The individual manufacturer will state the max

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Loss through adaptors:

cable brand or >type. In my personal opinion, the use of adapters in place of the exactly >correct connectors leads to a flawed installation. YMMV! > >73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY > > >-Original Message- >From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Loss through adaptors:

Nice test results! Confirms my beliefs! Would be nice to have a list of the worst/best connectors for those not fortunate enough to have the proper test equipment. Would make a good pocket guide when hamfesting!!! 73,Lee nj902 wrote: >--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "skipp025" <[EMAIL

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nj902 wrote: > Connector and adapter mis-match and loss issues are hardly "amateur > radio lore" > > RF manufacturers and instrumentation companies have stressed this for > years - justifiably. BTW, I am told Motorola derated 'N' connectors a few years ago. They are not putting 'N' connectors o

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Loss through adaptors:

At 1/31/2006 04:56 AM, you wrote: >Nice test results! Confirms my beliefs! Would be nice to have a list of >the worst/best connectors >for those not fortunate enough to have the proper test equipment. >Would make a good pocket guide when hamfesting!!! 73,Lee > > > >N-UHF + UHF-N adapters: > >[VNA]

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At 1/31/2006 11:04 AM, you wrote: > > It was not teflon, it was > > some unknown thermo-polymer with a very low melting point! > >Yeah, I've hit these too.. They look like silver plated, and the >dielectric is a little pink-ish like teflon. >Icky. Me three. PL-259 connector I bought at the Roches

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Loss through adaptors:

Dave, Tessco carries right-angle N connectors from several manufacturers. Go here: http://www.tessco.com/products/displayProducts.do?groupId=410&subgroupId=30 and look at pages 3 and 4. Another manufacturer of right-angle N connectors is Delta. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message--

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Lists some of the military codes to indicate who made an item. 73 Glenn WB4UIV At 03:15 PM 02/02/06, you wrote: >I think the biggest problem that we face is that our adaptors tend to >not have a pedigree. I have some that I know were from Radio Shack,

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Loss through adaptors:

Dave, About 2 yrs ago I picked up several Type-N right angle connectors made by Andrew from an eBay auction. I will look when I get home this evening to see if I have any left so I can get the part number for you. The connectors were made specifically for FSJ1-50. 73 Mike Perryman www.k5jmp.us

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ryman Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 2:04 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Loss through adaptors: Dave, About 2 yrs ago I picked up several Type-N right angle connectors made by Andrew from an eBay auction. I will look when I get home this evening to see if