What is the reason for soldering instead of crimping? lh
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 11:39 AM, Jeff DePolo <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > 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]<Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > [mailto:[email protected]<Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com>] > On Behalf Of allan crites > > Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 11:27 AM > > To: [email protected]<Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > 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 > > > > > > > > >
