[Elecraft] K3 Standard internal Noise

[Dave Cole (NK7Z)]

Bottom line...  We all spent thousands on our setups, why cheap out on a 
connector...

73s and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
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On 1/3/19 1:29 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
> 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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