On Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:06:08 -0400 Jack Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Also, MIL-C-39012 has many qualified N crimp connectors. > http://www.dscc.dla.mil/Downloads/MilSpec/Docs/MIL-PRF-39012/prf39012ss1.pdf > for your reading pleasure. > > > Further these crimp RF connectors appear to be qualified for use on > the International Space Station from what I can tell (lots of > reference links to follow). > > As I said in the initial post, you must use the correct tool and > connector and if you do it properly the result will be a high quality > connection. > > And, it isn't a friction fit -- it's actually closer to cold welding. > > > Jack > > I've learned a lot today about crimping connectors! I might have to re-think my opinion, but then that's what make this a good group to be involved with. I have a tool and some dies at work, perhaps I will make up some crimped leads and some soldered leads and compare them! I still find it odd that the KPA100 has SO239s though... Cheers, John _______________________________________________ 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
