At 08:17 PM 4/19/2008, Eric Lemmon wrote:
>Nevertheless, we must all be vigilant of the presence in the marketplace of >marginal-quality connectors and adaptors. I think we all have local >"experts" who are the first to tout "silver-plated Mil-Spec PL-259 >connectors for $1 each" or "Genuine Mil-Spec RG-213 coaxial cable for just >40 cents per foot!" The fact that neither the connectors nor the cable are >produced by a supplier listed on the Qualified Product List published by >Uncle Sam never seems to be questioned by a single buyer, is troubling. I >guess too many people are eager to believe the hype, and never check the >credentials... <---Indeed. Which is why I was sure to point out that this particular one was a genuine silver plated Amphenol and not some cheap Radio Shack knockoff. I learned a long time ago the folly of trying to scimp on cheap connectors for *any* purpose, especially in RF critical applications. Ken
