To reduce PIM, the center conductor should be soldered. Whether there is a
practical (measurable) difference would depend on how well the crimp was done,
vs solder.
>From an Amphenol paper:
"Cable Attachment: Mechanical stability of the cable/connector junction is of
utmost importance. Small movements caused by flexing can be translated into
significant PIM. Center conductors should be soldered, not crimped."
Chuck
WB2EDV
----- Original Message -----
From: allan crites
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 11:26 AM
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
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