[Elecraft] PL259s

[W1GO (Joe)]

Who do we think makes the DX Engineering connectors that are so loved?   DX doesn't manufacture them; they are private labeled by another manufacturer.  Wouldn't it be ironic if it was Amphenol? Hi Hi.

Joe
W1GO

> On Oct 11, 2016, at 20:00, Gary K9GS <garyk9gs at wi.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Mark,
> 
> I have had very good results using the DX Engineering brand PL259's (solder type).
> 
> I have also heard from people I know and trust that the new "Next Generation" crimp connectors from DXE are excellent.  I look forward to trying them out when my current supply of Amphenol crimp connectors needs replenishment.
> 
> 
> 
>> On 10/11/2016 12:39 PM, Mark Tosiello wrote:
>> HI,
>> 
>> I to have always used only Amphenol connectors. However, this year, in
>> putting up another Gap Challenger, I am using a DXE pl259 at the antenna
>> coax end. DXE connectors have worked well for me in the past in another
>> application, are silver plated brass and the dialectric is PTFE. I've
>> spoken to many hams who have had good results with them. I'm not affiliated
>> with DXE in any way, just a satisfied customer. Anyone else use DXE PL259s?
>> 
>> Mark KD8EDC
>> 
>>> On Tue, Oct 11, 2016 at 1:11 PM, Keith Hutt <keith.hutt at virgin.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Got to agree i only use Amphenol connectors, expensive in the UK but well
>>> worth the extra money.
>>> 
>>> But i get mine when i am visiting Dayton, so a lot cheaper
>>> 
>>> Regards
>>> 
>>> Keith G0TSH
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Tue,10/11/2016 6:29 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote:
>>>> I'm curious as to exactly why a "junk" connector supposedly has so much
>>> more loss than a "good" connector?
>>> 
>>> Junk connectors have several issues. One of the issues is control of
>>> dimensions -- the diameter of the tip must be "right" to make a solid
>>> and reliable connection to the mating connector. I've seen junk barrels,
>>> tees, and elbows that had a tiny spring between the ends of the connector.
>>> 
>>> When I got back on the air in 2003, I stocked my "junk box" with a lot
>>> of these cheap connector adapters at ham flea markets, and over the next
>>> 3-5 years, they caused outright failures and intermittent problems that
>>> were difficult to track down. At one point, I had added elbow connectors
>>> in my shack to make cable routing cleaner. An hour into a contest
>>> running legal limit, I saw SWR going sky high on an antenna, found the
>>> elbow very hot to the touch. Removing it solved the problem. The tiny
>>> spring had overheated. I've had these junk connectors fall apart
>>> mechanically. I've had the dielectric in junk PL-259s melt when I
>>> soldered the center conductor. And so on.
>>> 
>>> W3LPL advises to use Amphenol connectors exclusively, and to use only
>>> 83-1SP for PL-259s. I strongly agree with him. I know nothing about
>>> what's available in EU -- my comments apply to North America.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 73, Jim K9YC
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> 
> Gary K9GS
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