RF-wise an N-type and BNC-type connector are actually very similar. The
differences are basically in the outer shell for mechanical connection.
To see how similar they are try this:
Take a BNC-Female and slide it into an N-Male connector. Nice tight
fit, except of course it doesn't actually mechanically stay together.
Also, if you had a BNC-Male connector without the bayonette outer part
that turns it would slide into an N-Female connector and would be a
pretty good mate as well. Also, I think an N-type connector is supposed
to be quite weather-resistant (although I would always wrap one up to
make it more weatherproof, however I don't think a BNC is
weather-resistant without significant efforts to add weatherproofing.
Somewhere I'd have to look for mechanical drawings of the N & BNC, but
I'm sure they important parts, that is the pin or socket sizes are
equivalent as well as the shield diameter parts.
73,
Mark, NK8Q
K2 4786
Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
Hi Toby,
The BNCs can easily handle 250 W. Actually they can easily handle 1500W
:-) In cases where I need a PL259 or SO-239 on the other end I use a BNC
adapter or cable.
Also, they do not make PCB mount versions of PL and N connectors that
fit our application.
73, Eric
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Toby Deinhardt wrote:
I wonder whether it is a good idea to use BNC on equipment which is
designed for 100 watt and higher power levels.
It might be a good idea to offer a variant of these kits with PL
and/or N connectors ???
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