At 09:15 AM 1/21/2009, Alexander N Tubonjic wrote: >Mainly because the BNC connectors seem flimsy in my opinion (I've >had two break on two separate HT's over the past few years) and from >reading up whats posted on the net everyone seems to agree that >steering clear of PL-259 and BNC connectors in repeaters is a good idea.
<----BNC HT antenna connector break because of the leverage of the antenna. As a cable end, it's a non-issue. As for the ol' PL-259 argument, alot about it is a myth and way overblown (although I steer away from them myself). And I have to say I have NEVER heard anyone of credit steer away from BNC use in repeaters. Why would they? The BNC is an EXCELLENT performing connector well past UHF frequencies. Of course, it is your repeater and you're free to do what you want. Just seems like a waste of time, energy and money to me.... Ken ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of repeater controllers and accessories. http://www.arcomcontrollers.com/ Authorized Dealers for Kenwood and Telewave and we offer complete repeater packages! AH6LE/R - IRLP Node 3000 http://www.irlp.net "We don't just make 'em. We use 'em!"
