[NLRS] Connector source(s) for UT-141?

[Zack Widup]

I'd buy from Mouser if they have it - Pasternack is very overpriced.

73, Zack W9SZ

On Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 10:45 AM, Jeff Pahl / K0JSP <k0jsp at arrl.net> wrote:
>
>
> At work we buy a lot of that kind of stuff from Pasternnack
> http://www.pasternack.com
>
> Not always the cheapest, but a very good selection and cheaper than
> the "high end" distributors.
>
> 73, Jeff  K0JSP
>
> On Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 10:03 AM, Zack Widup <w9sz.zack at gmail.com> wrote:
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>>
>> Hi Scott,
>>
>> I have been buying SMA solder-on connectors for UT-141 from Mouser for
>> at least 10 years. Their part number is 523-132100. They are
>> inexpensive because they use the center conductor of the cable as the
>> center pin. Note - they are easy to install once you get the hang of
>> it. After you've cut the shield and insulation to expose the proper
>> length of center conductor, and soldered the connector on, take a file
>> and file the end of the center conductor to a point so it fits into
>> the female connector easily. You'll probably have to trim some excess
>> teflon insulation after soldering too because it tends to expand when
>> heated.
>>
>> I'll bet I've put on at least 50 of these things by now.
>>
>> I've never used any type N to .141 connectors but it appears Mouser
>> has them, too. Their part # 523-172133 looks like what you want. I
>> bought some 2 foot lengths of .141 with a SMA on one end and one of
>> these on the other end for $2 apiece a few years ago at a hamfest.
>>
>> 73, Zack W9SZ
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 6:03 AM, Scott <acepilot at bloomer.net> wrote:
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>>>
>>> Anybody have a source for connectors, specifically SMA and N-type for UT-141
>>> semi rigid coax?
>>>
>>> --
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