I agree and so does TX/RX Systems, makers of some really nice duplexers and other good stuff. Their research showed that a properly applied crimp connector was superior in every aspect.
Chuck WB2EDV ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gregg R. Lengling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 11:30 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors > > I dissagree...crimp on connnectors (of course you solder the center pin) > are > probably the best and most replicable connections made. We did a lot of > government/military work over the years and it was required to use crimp > type connectors on flexible cables. They determined that it was easier to > inspect and was more reliably done. When you have someone using > clamp/solder connectors, everyone is different. > > Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Un-Retired > K2/100 SN 3075 > http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "russ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:30 AM > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors > > >> >> Hello All, >> I would NEVER use crimp for any thing to do with duplex. Like a repeater, >> They will work OK (crimp) for test cables and the crimp connector is >> easier >> to install but you can not beat a good solder on clamp connector! >> 73 Russ, W3CH >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Paul Holm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "Repeater Builder Reflector" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:05 AM >> Subject: [Repeater-Builder] connectors >> >> >>> >>> I'm going to be making up some jumpers for test leads and repeater >>> interconnects with RG-400 using BNC and N connectors. I'm wondering >>> what >>> folks have had best results with: crimp style or clamp style connectors. >>> What is more appropriate for this type of cable? Is one style more >> reliable >>> or easier to assemble? Thanks. >>> >>> 73 Paul >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
