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

[Jeff Pahl / K0JSP]

"Overpriced" is relative.  Most of the connectors I buy are Class S
spaceflight parts, and after that everything else is cheap.  I don't
even want to be reminded what cables cost (I have paid over $1000/foot
for RF cables before).

If Mouser, Newark, Digikey have the connector you need, they are
generally the most reasonable (ignoring minimum order requirements).
Pasternack has a wide selection, and a lot of options in pre-made
cable assemblies if you are in a hurry and willing to pay a little
more.

If you want to go broke quickly, I have another list I can provide :)


73, Jeff


On Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 12:21 PM, Zack Widup <w9sz.zack at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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:
>>>
>>>
>>> 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:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Anybody have a source for connectors, specifically SMA and N-type for UT-141
>>>> semi rigid coax?
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Scott N0EDV
>>>> http://corbenflyer.tripod.com/
>>>> Flying Corben Junior Ace - Building RV-4
>>>> Gotta Fly or Gonna Die
>>>>
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