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

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

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On Apr 28, 2013, at 8:08 AM, Bill Frantz <frantz at pwpconsult.com> wrote:

> 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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