Why not a split clamp similar to a crankshaft bearing. Big hole, no need to
try to fit a plug into a just barely big enough hole. Then the cover seals
everything up with a nice chewy rubber gland to keep stuff out. Two screws
instead of a nut that again has to fit over the plug.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Prince via Af
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 6:34 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] [QUAR] Re: Microwave Backhaul Ethernet Grommets -
Feedback Wanted
"Some" of the metal grommets won't let a pre-terminated cables through.
So if that is the issue (besides cost), then go with plastic.
However, there are good metal grommets that will let a pre-terminated
cable through. We just installed some Dragonwave Horizon Compact Plus
radios, which use a very special Amphenol metal grommet. I damaged one
on the first install I did, and the replacement was horrifically
expensive ($45 per grommet). Don't recommend those to anyone.
bp
On 10/10/2014 2:54 PM, Charles Wu via Af wrote:
I'm ok with plastic,
put a spare in each..
they often get lost anyway..
Economically, the plastic connectors make a lot of sense, but there's just
something about it
Some additional thoughts...
The radio has a total of 4 holes (3 RJ-45 and 1 SFP connector for fiber)
What if I were to include 1 metal connector, which will probably work for
most since I imagine most people are still only using a single connector
per radio (correct me if I'm wrong and you guys actually use NMS ports /
etc)
Regarding extra and/or spare connectors, it seems to make sense to include
some extra plastic ones, and have an option for people who prefer * metal
connectors* to pay extra for those (vs charging everyone an extra $100 /
radio to include 3-4 extra connectors that might never be used). And if
someone is ok with the plastic connector option, I'd probably just set it
up a box of them customer service so they could just grab a handful and
ship them out as necessary.
Would having plastic *spare* connectors included make the Microwave radio
feel *cheap* ?
-Charles
