[Elecraft] K3 Standard internal Noise

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

That's why I say "in most installations, more connectors usually equal 
more problems".   Mechanical-electro connectors are the weak link in 
most all systems.

I've never burned any coax, but I sure have fried a few connectors to 
the point of having them flash over internally. With low level signals, 
oxidation of contacts restrict or prevent the flow of current.  For that 
reason, it is good practice to "exercise" connectors to provide wiping 
action of the contacts.

And then there are those "look good" connectors found at many hamfests.  
Buyer beware, they aren't usually as they appear but simply "good 
looking" not necessarily "good performing".  Stick with major known brands.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 1/3/2019 3:01 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> The quality of the coax is usually good, but it is the connectors that 
> give trouble.  If you cut off the connectors and use Amphenol 
> connectors you will usually have a 'quality' cable.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 1/3/2019 3:22 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
>> DX Engineering has the following:
>>
>> https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-8xdb002
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Bob, K4TAX
>>
>>
>>
>> On 1/3/2019 1:53 PM, Buck wrote:
>>> Where did you find "quality" cables?
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