As soon as everyone standardises on N types the better, easy to make, splash proof, constant impedance, easily available, industry standard, rugged, it's a no brainer...
Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 27 Apr 2013, at 00:50, Don Wilhelm <[email protected]> wrote: > Jeff, > > There are a number of amateurs who just do not like BNC connectors and will > not use them. In fact I have heard some comment when looking at a K2/10 say > "That antenna connector MUST be changed to a UHF type". While I do not > agree, it is a perception that must be dealt with at Elecraft. Couple that > with the fact that BNC is largely the 'standard' for QRP transceivers, but > not for 100 watt and over rigs where the UHF connector reigns supreme. > > Adapters are not a problem IMHO, they can just stay on the SO-239 jack and > usually do not get in the way. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 4/26/2013 7:36 PM, Jeff Herr wrote: >> I will end up taking the units (kx3 and that nice amp) with me as I travel. >> >> In effect now we are forced to need adapters. >> >> Do you think BNC connection is not suitable from an engineering perspective? > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
