[Elecraft] Type "N" connectors

[John GM4SLV]

On Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:06:08 -0400
Jack Smith <jack.smith at cliftonlaboratories.com> wrote:

> Also, MIL-C-39012 has many qualified N crimp connectors.
> http://www.dscc.dla.mil/Downloads/MilSpec/Docs/MIL-PRF-39012/prf39012ss1.pdf 
> for your reading pleasure.
> 
> 
> Further these crimp RF connectors appear to be qualified for use on
> the International Space Station from what I can tell (lots of
> reference links to follow).
> 
> As I said in the initial post, you must use the correct tool and 
> connector and if you do it properly the result will be a high quality 
> connection.
> 
> And, it isn't a friction fit -- it's actually closer to  cold welding.
> 
> 
> Jack
> 
> 

I've learned a lot today about crimping connectors! I might have to
re-think my opinion, but then that's what make this a good group to be
involved with. I have a tool and some dies at work, perhaps I will make
up some crimped leads and some soldered leads and compare them!

I still find it odd that the KPA100 has SO239s though...

Cheers,

John