[Collins] RF connectors for 312B-4
Fern Rivard
crc at cyberlink.bc.ca
Thu Sep 2 20:53:33 EDT 2004
A better way to go, is to simply install a pair of right angle type
N to UHF adapters or even straight in-line type N to UHF adapters. I've
done it and it works fine and it will NOT affect any calibration
whatsover.
73 from Fern VE7GZ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dr.Gerald Johnson" <geraldj at ispwest.com>
To: <Collins at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 7:59 AM
Subject: Re: [Collins] RF connectors for 312B-4
> Don't think you CAN change those connectors without destroying the
> directional wattmeter and its calibration.
>
> The mating connectors are a standard type N easier to put on coax than
> the PL-259. The right angle adapters for type N and right angle N
connectors
> are available from several vendors including Digi-Key
(www.digi-key.com)
> and Mouser (www.mouser.com) There are also adapters that convert from
N
> to UHF if you must use the mismatched and hard to install UHF
connector.
>
> UG-146U is the N to UHF adapter.
> UG-1185/U are the better straight N connectors.
> UG-27A/U are the N right angles.
> The only right angle plugs I'm finding in the catalogs are
outrageously
> expensive and require a crimper. The right angle adapter and straight
plug
> are more practical.
>
> I often find these at hamfests and surplus stores. My stock is in use
or
> planned for use and not for sale.
>
> 73, Jerry, K0CQ, Technical Advisor to the CRA
>
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