1) A couple of 'Pros" are: I have a pretty large stock of brand-new 1/2" Heliax 7/16" DIN connectors that were given to me as "left-overs" from a large PCS cell-phone project. I have also found 7/16" DIN connectors showing up on e-bay with groups of 1/2" Heliax connectors.
7/16" DIN connectors are selling for much less that type N or UHF connectors on e-bay. All that I read says that the 7/16" DIN connectors have lower loss and provide better shielding for RF connections. 2) Some of the "Cons" are: Not many pieces of equipment or antennas that the average amateur radio operator/ repeater builder get hold of have 7/16" DIN connectors to connect the coax runs to. When you have to purchase adapters from 7/16" DIN to type "N" to match to the antenna or piece of gear you pay 2 or 3 times the cost of one 7/16" DIN connector for the adapter. 3) Some of the uses for these type of connectors are: Couple two shorter pieces of Heliax together to give a longer run . 7/16" DIN connectors are made in both male and female genders ( similar to type N) so that they provide a reasonably low loss cable connection pair. If you are purchasing NEW antennas, be sure that the antenna termination is available in 7/16" DIN and order it that way. It will be interesting to see if other people on this group come up with other uses for the 7/16" DIN connectors I have. Paul K0LAV White Bear Lake, MN -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Tedd Doda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just wondering how many of you guys are using 7/16" DIN connectors instead of "N" connectors for major or minor cable runs? Pro's and Con's?? Tedd Doda, VE3TJD Lazer Audio and Electronics In the ESSO service plaza at exit 268 off HWY 401 in Ontario, Canada Phone: 519-513-0377 My idea of a Symphony.... 8 Pistons playing the tune my rig
