I won't argue that the N connector may be a better choice for any number of reasons, but don't rush out to change out a PL259 fearing excessive signal loss... a PL-259 isn't in any way (especially at HF) "High Loss"....
>From the Wirebook IV, pages 3.2 and 3.3.... Alan Bloom, N1AL, used an HP8753 >RF network analyzer to compare losses of UHF vs. N connectors. Both connectors measured 0 db loss up to 100 MHz. At 150 MHz, the N has 0 db loss, the UHF has .01 db loss. At 450 MHz, the N has 0 db loss, the UHF has .09 db loss. Other studies show similar results ... -- Michael Melland, W9WIS Redgranite, WI USA "Non Sibi Sed Patriae" _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
