[Elecraft] KAT500 ANT1 problem

[rocketnj at gmail.com]

Yes, Andrews especially for Heliax hardline 😊

73
Dave wo2x


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From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of john at kk9a.com
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2021 11:09 AM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 ANT1 problem

So does Andrew/Commscope.

John KK9A

WO2X wrote:

Times Microwave also make good connectors. We use them on UHF, but most cables we make are designed to be put in place semi-permantly.

73
Dave wo2x

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> On Jul 12, 2021, at 12:07 AM, Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote:
> 
> On 7/11/2021 1:52 PM, Dave wrote:
>> What had apparently happened was that I had a batch of the offshore 
>> made "Amazon Special" PL-259s that appear to have a slightly oversize center pin.
> 
> For several decades, I've served on the Standards Committee of the Audio Engineering Society with representatives of the two best mfrs of audio connectors -- Switchcraft and Neutrik. Both report having had problems with counterfeits of their parts, and that out of tolerance pretty common. Some major mic mfrs, both US and EU, have reported counterfeiting of their products.
> 
> Years ago, I learned that cheap, no-brand connectors are a very expensive mistake. When I got back on the air in 2003, I stocked up with several dozen adapters that, over the next ten years caused me no end of grief.
> 
> In North America, if a UHF, BNC, or type-N connector isn't branded Belden or stamped with a MIL part number, it's junk.
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC

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