[Elecraft] New KAT500 pics from the Visalia DX convention BNC and Bad cables (Morphed)

[Bill K9YEQ]

Not to claim to be some super operator or know it all... This is the safest
way to keep track of bad cables.  I have a few waiting for new ends.  And
Don's last paragraph makes great sense.  Modified equipment has less value.
I want the wife to get all she can out of my equipment when I die while
running (not in the shack on my PC and HR).

73,
Bill
K9YEQ


-----Original Message-----
...  I do keep a constant check on the BNC connectors - if the shield
escapes the clamp, or the center conductor is pulled back, I discard the
cable, or simply cut off the offending cable end so I know to repair it
later.

For those with more permanent stations, I would highly recommend sticking
with theUHF connectors or using UHF to BNC adapters rather than modifying
your equipment. Just my humble opinion.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/24/2012 10:37 PM, Craig Smith wrote:
> I installed the Oak Hills BNC connectors in my K3 during the initial build
5 years ago.  Great decision.   Much more convenient and allows for rapid
cable changes.  Everything in my shack and antenna runs has been
standardized with BNCs.
>
> 73  Craig  AC0DS