[Elecraft] why mix rf connector types within the product line?

[Brian Alsop]

Nope! My Wavetek sig gen uses type N.  Bird watt meters use type N.
Some dummy loads use type C.  The list goes on.

Some Collins transmitters used RCA connectors.
73 de Brian/K3KO

On 4/27/2013 01:39, Jeff Herr wrote:
> Come on.
>
> All test equipment uses it!   ALL!
>
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> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] why mix rf connector types within the product line?
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>   > I wish it was standard practice to put BNC connectors on all QRP gear.
>
> Not only is it too easy to damage the center pin/socket, BNC is a "clamp"
> type connector and is prone to improper assembly.  Having "grown up" with
> Heathkit, I would rather have RCA connectors - the old kind where the shield
> can be soldered all the way around - than BNC connectors on RF devices below
> 50 MHz and less than 50 Watts.
>
> 73,
>
>      ... Joe, W4TV
>
>
> On 4/26/2013 7:46 PM, Tim wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I wish it was standard practice to put BNC connectors on all QRP gear.
>>
>> Tim
>> KE4KE
>>
>>
>> On 4/26/13 6:36 PM, Jeff Herr wrote:
>>> I will end up taking the units (kx3 and that nice amp) with me as I
>>> travel.
>>>
>>> In effect now we are forced to need adapters.
>>>
>>> Do you think BNC connection is not suitable from an engineering
>>> perspective?
>>>
>>> WW6L
>>>
>>>
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