[Elecraft] BNC connectors for RG-8X Coax

[WILLIS COOKE via Elecraft]

I don't think you will have trouble with legal power.  I regularly run 1 KW through RG8X without problems.  I did have some trouble running over about 400 watts with a Carolina Windom running RG8X but I don't know what was shorting, the coax or the chokes or balun.  RG8X is the same outer diameter as RG-79 so the RG-79 BNC will fit.  The impedance bump is so short that you will not notice it at 6 meters or below.  If you are trying to run microwave, you might have trouble buy the pin and socket are the same for the RG-58 and RG-59 connectors. The insulation thickness is what makes RG-8X have a higher rating than RG-58.
 
Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman
K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart


On Thursday, October 9, 2014 8:01 AM, David Cole <dave at nk7z.net> wrote:
 


Hi,
Looking at the tech spec sheet I don't see a power rating?  Also
remember these are 75 ohm connectors...  Anyone know what the max power
you can pump through one of these are?-- Thanks and 73's,For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:www.nk7z.netfor MixW support see;http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/infofor Dopplergram information see:http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/infofor MM-SSTV see:http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/infoOn Thu, 2014-10-09 at 04:59 -0700, Dennis Griffin wrote:> Sorry, here is a source for a connector similar to what I believe you are seeking, Phil, except that it's for LMR-200. The Tessco & TimesMicrowave sites also have good connector, and coax, info.> > http://www.newark.com/amphenol-connex/112597/rf-coaxial-bnc-plug-str-50-ohm/dp/99H4490?ost=99H4490> > 73 de Dennis KD7CAC> Scottsdale, AZ> > On Oct 9, 2014, at 4:17 AM, Dennis Griffin <EagleEyeDennis at gmx.com> wrote:> > > I have ordered several jumper/adapter cables made with RG174 from WiFi RF Expert. They have been good quality. An example is a 24" RG174 BNC Male 90° to UHF
 Female for $12.29. He can custom make most anything an OM might want. RF Parts is a source for various RF connectors & inline adapters.> > > > 73 de Dennis KD7CAC> > Scottsdale, AZ> > > > On Oct 9, 2014, at 3:38 AM, Joel Black <w4jbb at charter.net> wrote:> > > >> Phil,> >> > >> When I need one, I have been using the RF Industries RFB-1101-1P. These are solder-pin / clamp connectors. I don't remember from where they were purchased.> >> > >> I don't remember what put me on these. I use them indoors only from my KX3 to an antenna switch and from the RX connector on my K3 to an antenna switch. I also have a 25' piece of RG-8x with a PL-259 on one end and the BNC on the other for when I go to the park and operate. I have not had any failures with them; your mileage may vary. :)> >> > >> 73,> >> Joel - W4JBB> >> > >> On 10/9/14, 12:18 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:> >>> I am looking to use BNC (male) connectors for RG-8X cable.  I have found a number of crimp style
 connectors but I am wondering if there are any other kind to consider.  Are the crimp style the best for reasonable cost?> >>> > >>> My application does not need to be weather protective -- all use indoors.> >>> > >>> Thanks,> >>> > >>> 73, phil, K7PEH> ______________________________________________________________> Elecraft mailing list> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> Post: mailto:Elecraft at mailman.qth.net> > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html> Message delivered to dave at nk7z.net


























































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