Not from what I've seen/read. Tin/lead and even the newer RoHS-compliant solders don't have ferrous components which is one of the biggest PIM concerns. Besides, just about every device in the RF path has some solder somewhere (cavity loops, integral connectors on equipment, heck even the antenna for most collinears).
Suggested reading: http://www.amphenolrf.com/simple/PIM%20Paper.pdf http://www.sinctech.com/pdfs/Intermod.pdf http://www.imscs.com/passive-intermodulation.html I've been considering buying a PIM tester (Boonton PIM 20). If/when I do I guess I could give you my personal conclusion on the matter, but for now, all I have to go by is what I read... Later gator. You going to Dayton? --- Jeff WN3A > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of allan crites > Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 11:27 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] crimping assistance please > > > > Jeff > Doesn't soldering of the center contact to the center > conductor affect the connector PIM adversely vs not soldering? > AC > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.801 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2792 - Release > Date: 04/12/10 02:32:00 > > >
