[PVRCNC] UHF/N connector comparisons.

[Pete Soper]

Brian wrote:
>
> This mirrors experiments done by some Italian stations who ran up to 
> several KW into UHF connectors and measured their loss via a 
> calorimeter.  Again, loss not an issue in the below 500 MHz region.
Debugging a preamplifier design for ARRL/DX, no doubt.

Thanks for that info. I can save my money and time for some other 
endeavor, like decoding my daughter's shoulder-expressions.  I recently 
learned that spray-on silicone lube is the magic spell for getting UHF 
connectors to slip over the jacket of 213. I'd used Davis BuryFlex and 
RG8 so much I thought I needed "special" UHF males for that coax type!

Pete AD4L

PS I'm taking Jenny and Emily up the east coast in a week: car-camping, 
monument-looking, Manhattan doll-store visiting, book-partying vacation. 
But if we can get back in time I might get on for IARU (it would be 11 
years since the one in 1995 that was my first contesting experience).

Jack: I'd like a short slot for a fall meeting for a belated celebration 
of the 10th anniversary of this PVRC chapter. I'll send you and Jim an 
outline (ping me if you think I'm forgetting).

Oh, and I'm hoping to take a Motorola Q with me on a try and buy. If all 
goes well we can watch England play football in the car. Way to go, radio!