Re: [time-nuts] Don't use cheap cables -- a cautionary tale (Bob Camp)

2013-03-05 Thread Gregory Muir
I'm weighing in a little late on this one but wanted to make a few comments regarding cables and connectors in hopes that a prior poster may not have covered these thoughts. With regards to single-shield coaxial cables, I think we are all aware that shielding effectiveness can vary widely betw

Re: [time-nuts] Don't use cheap cables -- a cautionary tale (Bob Camp)

2013-03-06 Thread David Kirkby
On 5 March 2013 17:08, Gregory Muir wrote: > When I compare the typical easily-obtained "Jameco" > or "Marlin P Jones" type of connector to a better made product such as a > true MIL item on a network analyzer, one can see a noticeable difference > between the impedance and VSWR characteristics. I

Re: [time-nuts] Don't use cheap cables -- a cautionary tale (Bob Camp)

2013-03-06 Thread lists
frequency measurement Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Don't use cheap cables -- a cautionary tale (Bob Camp) On 5 March 2013 17:08, Gregory Muir wrote: > When I compare the typical easily-obtained "Jameco" > or "Marlin P Jones" type of connector to a better ma

Re: [time-nuts] Don't use cheap cables -- a cautionary tale (Bob Camp)

2013-03-06 Thread David Kirkby
rement > Reply-To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement > > Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Don't use cheap cables -- a cautionary tale (Bob > Camp) > > On 5 March 2013 17:08, Gregory Muir wrote: >> When I compare the typical easily-obtained "