[Elecraft] BNC advice?

[G3VVT at aol.com]

Stuart,

The type of BNC plug you refer to where the gasket was sheared on assembly 
was possibly limited to one manufacturer, Amphenol. This of the non crimp type 
was the main BNC connector supplied from the company I worked with material 
supply organisation. Most of the crimp types we used probably came from the same 
company as well. We did have a USA sourced BNC connector in the 80's that came 
from Kings Electronics Co, Inc. Tuckahoe. NY 10707. These used the outer 
insulation of the coax as the pressure sleeve and consequently no gasket was 
involved. Worked very reliably under hard usage.

For my own use I have always opted for pressure sleeve connectors where 
possible after earlier experience of these in the cable TV industry. They can cost 
a little more, but their performance is far superior for my personal usage 
than any other type. These use a sleeve gasket that is little affected by usage. 
The only damage I have seen is to the extent of the screw thread of the cable 
end clamp being imposed in the gasket. Very definitely reusable and 
environment friendly by limiting waste. Recycle!

At the end of the day, you use what you are most comfortable with. Me I'm a 
"squirrel" and believe in saving all kinds of junk that may be useful someday.


Bob, G3VVT
K2 #4168