[Milsurplus] [Boatanchors] CU-872A/U antenna coupler FS near Boston

[Robert Downs]

As for why UHF connectors are still used, I can think of several reasons:

 

1.       They are cheaper than Type N.

2.       They are more rugged than Type N.

3.       They are easier for unskilled labor to assemble well enough that they will work.

4.       There is a huge installed base.

 

Robert Downs

 

From: milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Whartenby
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 22:53
To: Francesco Ledda
Cc: MilSurplus QSLNet
Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] [Boatanchors] CU-872A/U antenna coupler FS near Boston

 

Comparing UHF connectors to most modern connectors is also interesting.  I myself wonder why the the UHF connector is still used?

See: https://www.hamradio.me/connectors/uhf-connector-test-results.html for connector comparisons from SMA to UHF.

Regards,

Jim

 

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