[Elecraft] Your opinion on antenna connectors wanted

[WØIFL]

I think the last "N" I put together was a 2 or three piece assembly.  Much
easier than the "old" 6 piece, and almost as easy to assemble as a PL259.
Made me wonder why anyone would use the PL259 types.  It has been in use for
about a year now, with no trouble so far...maybe its going be as good as
its' more complex predecessors..    Maybe this easier "N" will catch on.


Ron E
WØIFL


> David,
> Not likely, as there is a price premium on quality type N connectors.
Type
> N is fine for weather proof, constant impedance well up into Microwave
> region.
>
> UHF types have to be externally weather proofed by the ham, but that is
> cheaper than the gaskets and rework of a type N if reused.   UHF have
> negligible losses even up to 2m band.   They are easier (less complex) to
> assemble for the average ham with limited soldering tools and skills.
Type
> N requires more precise measured cuts for proper assembly and has six
parts
> vs. the two parts of the type UHF.  Type UHF with silver plating and
teflon
> insulators goes for $1 in quantities at area hamfests here.
>
> Type N new, by contrast goes for $6.09 in the Mouser catalog.
> 73,
> Stuart
> K5KVH