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

[Bill Frantz]

In my emergency go kit I have adapters to convert the SMA-F on 
my FT-60 to:

   UHF-F
   BNC-F
   N-F
   and N-M

In addition the Little Tarheel antenna mount in the 4Runner 
which is a Diamond K400 has mini-UHF connectors.

Sometimes I think that some manufacturers invent a new connector 
type to lock their users in, or at least corner the market in 
adapters. I'm sure Apple does that and since Phil Parrish - 
W4AIN <www.myhamcables.com> could not find the 7 pin microphone 
connector used by my Yaesu FTM-10R or even order one from Yaesu, 
I think Yaesu does it as well.

I'm happy when I already have the adapters I need for a new 
piece of equipment.

Cheers - Bill, AE6JV

On 4/28/13 at 6:12 AM, picmaster at mail.bg wrote:

>Practically all types of connectors can be (and have been) used 
>for our amateur radio purposes with more than acceptable results.
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