[Elecraft] SO-239 Concerns -- Another Perspective

[Wes Stewart]

I'm not Joel, but I'm going to respond.

Although I've previously argued that UHF connectors are fine for HF applications and type N isn't necessary, that doesn't mean that type N is unsuitable.

If type N is suitable for high power (I've used them at 1.5KW on 2M) on VHF-UHF, then why would they not be suitable at HF?

As a matter of fact I do use them on HF on my 1/2" Heliax feedline and will use them again when I get around to replacing the lines with 7/8" Heliax.  I have also used N-connector Transco relays for antenna selection.  The only downside to them is that they are 28V (and expensive unless you find them surplus)

Of course they have to be assembled and mated correctly, but that is true of any connector.

Wes  N7WS

Joel,

How do you respond to this blurb from a
 "DX Engineering" guru?