[HCARC] SO-239 and Female N Connector Question

[Kerry Sandstrom]

Gary,

I wouldn't replace connectors just to switch from UHF to N unless it was 
VHF or UHF equipment.  I also don't think I would replace connectors in 
Japanese rigs no matter what.  All of their stuff uses metric screws, 
nuts and holes and not always easy to get things to fit.  UHF are plenty 
good enough for HF particularly if the connectors are indoors.  Note 
that the "best way " to do something isn't always the best way!  When 
you start changing connectors, be sure you really want to and be very 
sure that you can change all the ones you have to before you start.

Gary, I'm not trying to discourage you, but don't make a lot of less 
than useful work for yourself.

Kerry


On 10/16/2014 8:22 PM, Gary J - N5BAA wrote:
> Bob,
>
> My problem (among many) is that using Windows Live Mail on Windows 8.1,  I am never sure which email address is the one that is up and running without changing screens to check.  On incoming mail it just brings all the mail up in one big list and only sorts them out when I let the mail migrate from “Quick View” to it’s appropriate in box.  AH, the wonders of the BIG BLUE SCREEN.
>
> As for the connectors, I didn’t think of the shape of the hole not being round.  I guess I will just replace the ones that are in my radios, tuners, etc with a like one as I took out (the only difference being I will replace the SO-239’s with female N connectors).  Part of my question is driven by an exceptional buy of female N connectors on Ebay.  Actually many more than I need, but I still may buy them to use on Baluns, etc.
>
> Thanks all for the responses, especially Kerry’s concerning the non-round hole.  You can tell I haven’t handled too many of these fittings – YET.
>
> Now off to think up some more questions to keep the Reflector working.  What amazes me is how smart the rest of you must be, not to have to ask questions.  I am not being derogatory in this statement – it just seems that so few other people have any questions to ask,  problems to solve, or successes to report and I seem to have so many.  Remember, we all learn from each and every question that gets answered here.
>
> Gary J
> N5BAA
>
>
> From: Bob Richie
> Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2014 6:59 PM
> To: Gary J - N5BAA
> Subject: Re: [HCARC] SO-239 and Female N Connector Question
>
> The functions are the same, the differences just give you different mounting options. If you did not sign up for the reflector with N5BAA at WCC.net it will not recognize you. I just had a conversation with John Guida on this the other day and he said the best thing to do is sign up for a new account with the address you want and cancel the one you do not want. I understand you can sign up for a new account on the website.
>
> Bob
>   
> Bob Richie K5YB
> 830 285 0917
> Kerrville TX 78028
>    
>    
> Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 2:55 PM
> From: "Gary J - N5BAA" <qltfnish at omniglobal.net>
> To: hcarc at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [HCARC] SO-239 and Female N Connector Question
> Apparently the Reflector didn’t like my sending it an email from N5BAA at WCC.net vs this address, so here goes again:
>
> “I see two types of female Coax connectors (there are both kinds for N as well as SO-239) – one is the panel mount one that has a square piece of metal with 4 holes and the other is one that has a narrow flange on it and a lock nut which holds it in place from the reverse side. Is there a difference when one is used vs the other or is there a different function for each that I am not aware of???”
>
> Samples:
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/171467562310?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Connector-N-female-jack-bulkhead-solder-panel-mount-straight-/271229483568?pt=US_Radio_Comm_Coaxial_Cables_Connectors&hash=item3f26897a30
>
> Gary J
> N5BAA
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