On Sat,12/3/2016 9:41 PM, Vic Rosenthal wrote:
Look at any cables, switches and connectors that are common to the various antennas.
Yes. Lots of "off-brand" coax is junk. So are most un-branded connectors. If the PL29-style connector doesn't say Amphenol 83-1SP, it's probably junk. How well is the connector soldered or crimped? If crimped, was it done with the "official" crimper for the "official" crimp connector that matches THAT specific coax? If not, it's suspect.
Are you using any of those shiny adapters that are sold at hamfests for a few bucks? They're JUNK! Ask me how I know. :) They have caused me many problems that were tricky to diagnose.
IMO, the only GOOD coax connectors say "Amphenol" on them, or are ancient MIL-spec parts with MIL numbers stamped into them. I snap up stuff like this when I find it at ham flea markets.
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