The last 800 Mhz antennas I bought for our trunking system had DIN connectors. In fact the particular antenna we use is only available with DIN connectors now (DB-810). I was at a tower site where a cell site was being installed and all of the panel antennas had DIN connectors as well.
Jamey Wright Systems Analyst/EDACS Administrator Morgan County EMCD 911 Decatur, AL 256-552-0911 > -----Original Message----- > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robin Midgett > Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 12:50 PM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] To DIN or not to DIN > > Hi Tedd, > I think typically DIN connectors are used in higher power situations > (EME comes to mind) where the relatively small amount of current > carrying metal used for N connectors just can't support the power > pushed through the contacting surface area. DIN connectors solve this > by having a relatively large contacting surface area. > For repeater use, I don't think DINs are necessary. > > > At 01:28 PM 4/3/2008, you wrote: > > >Just wondering how many of you guys are using 7/16" DIN connectors > >instead of "N" connectors for major or minor cable runs? > > > >Pro's and Con's?? > > > >Tedd Doda, VE3TJD > >Lazer Audio and Electronics > >In the ESSO service plaza at exit 268 > >off HWY 401 in Ontario, Canada > >Phone: 519-513-0377 > > > >My idea of a Symphony.... 8 Pistons playing > >the tune my rig > > > > > >------------------------------------ > > > > > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > Thanks, > Robin Midgett K4IDC > 615-322-5836 office - rolls to pager > 615-835-7699 pager > 615-301-1642 home > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Radio Gear For Sale: > http://www.people.vanderbilt.edu/~robin.midgett/index.htm > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
