[HCARC] Type "N" Connector Questions

[Kerry Sandstrom]

Well, Gary, I personally use solder type -N connectors.  You would probably 
be better off with the crimp ones if you know someone who has the 
appropriate crimp tool.  Amphenol makes type-N connectors and they would do 
fine.  Kings also makes Type-N connectors but I haven't been as happy with 
them - they don't seem quite as rugged.  There are numerous others, for 
instance I think I have some TRW type -N connectors as well as a couple 
other manufacturers.  If they have a MIL UG-xxx number I think you're pretty 
safe.  I'm not sure what the new number scheme is but it probably begins 
C17-xxxxxxxxxxx.  You don't want to get into the coax adaptor business.  N 
to UHF probably runs about $10 apiece these days unless you can find a bunch 
surplus.  By the way they also have a MIL nomenclature and that's still the 
safest thing to look for.

Kerry