Re: [Repeater-Builder] Connectors needed Heliax
I do have a pair of these, both N female on Andrew LDF7-50. They are used but in serviceable condition. Steve KB3FPN - Original Message - From: Ray Brown To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 12:44 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Connectors needed Heliax Greetings. My partner and I are looking for a couple of connectors for our club's repeater. We need to double-check the heliax but we think it's Andrew 1 5/8 AIR coax, so here's the part numbers he gave me: PN: 2216A DESC: Adapter, N-Female to 1-5/8 EIA 50 Ohm PN: H7PNF (Old number 87PN) DESC: Connector, 1-5/8 to N-Female We'll need ONE EACH, used is okay if in good shape. Anyone got any collecting dust? Give me your price, shipped to 64801 (Joplin, MO). Thanks! Ray, KBØSTN
[Repeater-Builder] Connectors needed Heliax
Greetings. My partner and I are looking for a couple of connectors for our club's repeater. We need to double-check the heliax but we think it's Andrew 1 5/8 AIR coax, so here's the part numbers he gave me: PN: 2216A DESC: Adapter, N-Female to 1-5/8 EIA 50 Ohm PN: H7PNF (Old number 87PN) DESC: Connector, 1-5/8 to N-Female We'll need ONE EACH, used is okay if in good shape. Anyone got any collecting dust? Give me your price, shipped to 64801 (Joplin, MO). Thanks! Ray, KBØSTN
[Repeater-Builder] Connectors and Adapters above 500 MHz
Hi Bruce, Both really... I've seen demos of both... My first clue was a Watt Meter on an 800 MHz Micor Repeater circa 1980's. The meter was reading kind of crazy with a right-angle N used because of restricted space. In walked a friend and fellow ham with a square body right-angle N rated and spec'd for operation well past the 800 MHz band (Hello Paul... I know you read this group). I/we only changed the right angle N out and the meter started to read as I/we would expect. Internal to many of the round body right-angle's is a spring contact and some have a not so hot screw in setup. Both are very nasty at 800 MHz. Never thought to really get into checking connectors and adapters until that point in time. Now I trust no coax connector (and cable) until I've first checked it... There are good and bad Square Body Right-Angle N's so don't trust anything until you've first checked it at the desired frequency of operation. No one was thinking 800 MHz when some of the low cost round body right-angles were made for the HF Band gang. As we rise above the VHF Band the no free lunch rule applies to most things we don't pay close attention to... cheers, skipp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are they consistently bad news or does the Z bump vary from connector to connector? [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The nightmare begins at 800MHz when you realize many of the coax adapters and right-angles are really, really bad news.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Connectors and Adapters above 500 MHz
I have told this one several times before, but one night we were servicing a 250 watt Glenayere 900 Mhz paging station and all we had was UHF connectors on the Bird 43. Bubba grabbed a hand full of adaptors and lashed the thing up. Shortly after keying up smoke started coming out of the adaptors... Nuff said, Steve NU5D
[Repeater-Builder] connectors - soldered vs crimp
There are cases to be made for both solder and crimp connections. But also keep in mind how some really smart people say one or the other method is not good news. In general the industry doesn't like solid wire or soldered connections in mobile radio (moving) applications. Vibration can and sometimes does fracture some non-supported soldered wire connections. Consider the wire lead from a soldered connection as brittle where the solder stops and a possible trouble maker. Some smart people support/use shrink tube around the soldered end/pin flying wire lead. Some people and a lot of the industry consider the crimp pressure a better connection for mobile aps. I've run into applications for both solder and crimp (in various combinations) and the use of regular and goo sealing shrink wrap. Since my opinion can and sometimes does change when I run into cluster [EMAIL PROTECTED] of the day type problems... I just go with what I think is the best method for the moment. Depending on the specific application and location... I even seal some lower voltage high current connections (in moist locations) with pickling oil like the Noco Battery terminal stuff you see sold for car batteries. So I've tried powerpole connections with both crimp and solder and/or both. I still don't trust the smaller ones in critical applications. Ya gotta' do what'cha gotta do... cheers, skipp I suspect that part of the problem seen by a few PowerPole users is that the wrong tool was used to crimp the terminals. The correct tool should be I don't crimp them; I solder. Just be careful to not let the solder or flux flow down into the contact area. Zero failures so far.
[Repeater-Builder] connectors
anyone have some ld5a connectors for andrews 7/8? doesn't matter if n or pl etc thanks cd -- ++ K5ASL Charles F. Diamond 43 Jude Brewer Rd. Lumberton Ms. 39455 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.sera.org YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Repeater-Builder] Connectors wanted
Preferrably silver plated, N for FSJ1-50 Need 20+ email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors
You hit it squarely on the head! A PROPERLY INSTALLED CONNECTOR! Both are good when installed correctly. It is amazing that some techs do not know how to solder correctly and some will use any crimp tool to get the job done in a hurry. With one exception, a crimp connector will not last as long as a properly installed soldered connector in off shore, salt water installations. Fred W5VAY - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 4:48 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors One last comment on the subject. I today spoke with a guy that worked for TX/RX for many years. He is now on his own and owns a consulting firm that specializes in RF Interference. He says that the crimp connectors are superior but adds the following -- 1. that the proper crimp tool MUST be used and that the center pin MUST be soldered, not crimped. No matter what, common sense dictates that a poorly installed connector of either style will perform poorly. Me thinks that this can be the underlying problem in many cases where someone found a problem. Hey, if you just happen to end up with a factory-installed connector that failed, it's quite possible it might have been a new employee, just learning. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Jim B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 11:48 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As for the crimp or clamp style connector. If you look at many combining system you will notice that 95% of them use the CLAMP style connector. There must be a reason that MOST of the engineers for the companies prefer CLAMP over CRIMP. hmmm there must be a reason. I know that out of all the site we have here in the North West we use nothing but CLAMP. Mike K7PFJ more major snippage Again, not true. The vast majority of them are CRIMP now. Motorola recommends them. M/A-Com recommends them. TX/RX does. Sinclair does. Scala does. etc, etc, etc... (Also it's not recommended to use 'N' connectors at power levels above 100W above about 200 Mhz, but that's another issue.) -- Jim Barbour WD8CHL Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors
Motorola was somewhere Jettisoning the FLEX Paging Technology and that would have put Arch Comm. in Chapt. 11 based from an old article in Radio Resource Magazine , thats also what Motorola was doing also. probably more than 2 stories out there in Space M. H. - Original Message - From: Joe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 5:57 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] connectors --- Daron J. Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ever wonder what Quintron is no longer around? Actually, I KNOW why Quintron is out of business. Quintron made quality equipment, mostly for the paging industry. They were bought out by Glenayre from Canada and continued to make quality paging equipment. Then the bottom fell out of the paging business. They went out of business because they couldn't get paid from companies that were going chapter 11, bankrupt or out of business. Motorola also got out of the paging business. Joe Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors
Hey Chuck, Ask for Mary Brown and ask for the Cook Tower Mod. They come all soldered. Very nice. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 6:08 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I just ordered some replacement duplexer harnesses a few weeks ago directly from TX/RX and they were crimp style. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 1:59 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors NOT True. Mary Brown of TX/RX will tell you that is why they are changing from Crimp to solder on for all there inter connect cables. Lots of the noises goes away. Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors
So what you are saying is that TX/RX offers duplexer cables soldered/clamp style on special order but their stock cables are crimp style? Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Hey Chuck, Ask for Mary Brown and ask for the Cook Tower Mod. They come all soldered. Very nice. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 6:08 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I just ordered some replacement duplexer harnesses a few weeks ago directly from TX/RX and they were crimp style. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 1:59 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors NOT True. Mary Brown of TX/RX will tell you that is why they are changing from Crimp to solder on for all there inter connect cables. Lots of the noises goes away. Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors
Tessco also has them and they will do a good job. Have used them for years and are very happy. 1-800-472-7373 - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors So what you are saying is that TX/RX offers duplexer cables soldered/clamp style on special order but their stock cables are crimp style? Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Hey Chuck, Ask for Mary Brown and ask for the Cook Tower Mod. They come all soldered. Very nice. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 6:08 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I just ordered some replacement duplexer harnesses a few weeks ago directly from TX/RX and they were crimp style. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 1:59 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors NOT True. Mary Brown of TX/RX will tell you that is why they are changing from Crimp to solder on for all there inter connect cables. Lots of the noises goes away. Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors
With all due respect, we are discussing the pros and cons of clamp vs. crimp RF connectors used in duplex situations, not where to obtain connectors. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Maire Company [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:37 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Tessco also has them and they will do a good job. Have used them for years and are very happy. 1-800-472-7373 - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors So what you are saying is that TX/RX offers duplexer cables soldered/clamp style on special order but their stock cables are crimp style? Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Hey Chuck, Ask for Mary Brown and ask for the Cook Tower Mod. They come all soldered. Very nice. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 6:08 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I just ordered some replacement duplexer harnesses a few weeks ago directly from TX/RX and they were crimp style. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 1:59 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors NOT True. Mary Brown of TX/RX will tell you that is why they are changing from Crimp to solder on for all there inter connect cables. Lots of the noises goes away. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors
Hey Chuck, That is right. They have had so many people complain that you can now get them both ways. I have sent all mine back to Mary Brown at TX/RX and she has had all of them up-graded or up-dated if you will. Even my 5 channel system has been fixed. All work much better. No noise. I am very happy now! 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:59 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors With all due respect, we are discussing the pros and cons of clamp vs. crimp RF connectors used in duplex situations, not where to obtain connectors. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Maire Company [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:37 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Tessco also has them and they will do a good job. Have used them for years and are very happy. 1-800-472-7373 - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors So what you are saying is that TX/RX offers duplexer cables soldered/clamp style on special order but their stock cables are crimp style? Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Hey Chuck, Ask for Mary Brown and ask for the Cook Tower Mod. They come all soldered. Very nice. 73 Russ, - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 6:08 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I just ordered some replacement duplexer harnesses a few weeks ago directly from TX/RX and they were crimp style. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 1:59 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors NOT True. Mary Brown of TX/RX will tell you that is why they are changing from Crimp to solder on for all there inter connect cables. Lots of the noises goes away. Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors
russ wrote: Ever wonder what Quintron is no longer around? major snippage Quintron's still around, they're just called Glenayre now. They just don't make transmitters anymore, because the market for them is dieing. -- Jim Barbour WD8CHL Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [Repeater-Builder] connectors
ISC in Quincy Illinois now has the manufacturing rights to the Quintron/Glenayre line of transmitters, check the out at http://www.4isctech.com/about.htm and see for yourself! Paul -Original Message- From: Jim B. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 10:31 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors russ wrote: Ever wonder what Quintron is no longer around? major snippage Quintron's still around, they're just called Glenayre now. They just don't make transmitters anymore, because the market for them is dieing. -- Jim Barbour WD8CHL Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As for the crimp or clamp style connector. If you look at many combining system you will notice that 95% of them use the CLAMP style connector. There must be a reason that MOST of the engineers for the companies prefer CLAMP over CRIMP. hmmm there must be a reason. I know that out of all the site we have here in the North West we use nothing but CLAMP. Mike K7PFJ more major snippage Again, not true. The vast majority of them are CRIMP now. Motorola recommends them. M/A-Com recommends them. TX/RX does. Sinclair does. Scala does. etc, etc, etc... (Also it's not recommended to use 'N' connectors at power levels above 100W above about 200 Mhz, but that's another issue.) -- Jim Barbour WD8CHL Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors
One last comment on the subject. I today spoke with a guy that worked for TX/RX for many years. He is now on his own and owns a consulting firm that specializes in RF Interference. He says that the crimp connectors are superior but adds the following -- 1. that the proper crimp tool MUST be used and that the center pin MUST be soldered, not crimped. No matter what, common sense dictates that a poorly installed connector of either style will perform poorly. Me thinks that this can be the underlying problem in many cases where someone found a problem. Hey, if you just happen to end up with a factory-installed connector that failed, it's quite possible it might have been a new employee, just learning. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Jim B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 11:48 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As for the crimp or clamp style connector. If you look at many combining system you will notice that 95% of them use the CLAMP style connector. There must be a reason that MOST of the engineers for the companies prefer CLAMP over CRIMP. hmmm there must be a reason. I know that out of all the site we have here in the North West we use nothing but CLAMP. Mike K7PFJ more major snippage Again, not true. The vast majority of them are CRIMP now. Motorola recommends them. M/A-Com recommends them. TX/RX does. Sinclair does. Scala does. etc, etc, etc... (Also it's not recommended to use 'N' connectors at power levels above 100W above about 200 Mhz, but that's another issue.) -- Jim Barbour WD8CHL Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[Repeater-Builder] connectors
I'm going to be making up some jumpers for test leads and repeater interconnects with RG-400 using BNC and N connectors. I'm wondering what folks have had best results with: crimp style or clamp style connectors. What is more appropriate for this type of cable? Is one style more reliable or easier to assemble? Thanks. 73 Paul Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors
Hello All, I would NEVER use crimp for any thing to do with duplex. Like a repeater, They will work OK (crimp) for test cables and the crimp connector is easier to install but you can not beat a good solder on clamp connector! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Paul Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater Builder Reflector Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:05 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I'm going to be making up some jumpers for test leads and repeater interconnects with RG-400 using BNC and N connectors. I'm wondering what folks have had best results with: crimp style or clamp style connectors. What is more appropriate for this type of cable? Is one style more reliable or easier to assemble? Thanks. 73 Paul Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors
I dissagree...crimp on connnectors (of course you solder the center pin) are probably the best and most replicable connections made. We did a lot of government/military work over the years and it was required to use crimp type connectors on flexible cables. They determined that it was easier to inspect and was more reliably done. When you have someone using clamp/solder connectors, everyone is different. Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Un-Retired K2/100 SN 3075 http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Hello All, I would NEVER use crimp for any thing to do with duplex. Like a repeater, They will work OK (crimp) for test cables and the crimp connector is easier to install but you can not beat a good solder on clamp connector! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Paul Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater Builder Reflector Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:05 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I'm going to be making up some jumpers for test leads and repeater interconnects with RG-400 using BNC and N connectors. I'm wondering what folks have had best results with: crimp style or clamp style connectors. What is more appropriate for this type of cable? Is one style more reliable or easier to assemble? Thanks. 73 Paul Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors
I agree and so does TX/RX Systems, makers of some really nice duplexers and other good stuff. Their research showed that a properly applied crimp connector was superior in every aspect. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Gregg R. Lengling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 11:30 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I dissagree...crimp on connnectors (of course you solder the center pin) are probably the best and most replicable connections made. We did a lot of government/military work over the years and it was required to use crimp type connectors on flexible cables. They determined that it was easier to inspect and was more reliably done. When you have someone using clamp/solder connectors, everyone is different. Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Un-Retired K2/100 SN 3075 http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Hello All, I would NEVER use crimp for any thing to do with duplex. Like a repeater, They will work OK (crimp) for test cables and the crimp connector is easier to install but you can not beat a good solder on clamp connector! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Paul Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater Builder Reflector Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:05 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I'm going to be making up some jumpers for test leads and repeater interconnects with RG-400 using BNC and N connectors. I'm wondering what folks have had best results with: crimp style or clamp style connectors. What is more appropriate for this type of cable? Is one style more reliable or easier to assemble? Thanks. 73 Paul Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [Repeater-Builder] connectors
Hello, I have to agree, back in the days of Quintron they spent a lot of money trying to figure out which one was best. They found the crimp-on connectors were more dependable as we as making better connection. Them made sure because some of their transmitter ran 500 watts and their 900 MHz stations ran 300. Paul -Original Message- From: Gregg R. Lengling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:31 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I dissagree...crimp on connnectors (of course you solder the center pin) are probably the best and most replicable connections made. We did a lot of government/military work over the years and it was required to use crimp type connectors on flexible cables. They determined that it was easier to inspect and was more reliably done. When you have someone using clamp/solder connectors, everyone is different. Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Un-Retired K2/100 SN 3075 http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Hello All, I would NEVER use crimp for any thing to do with duplex. Like a repeater, They will work OK (crimp) for test cables and the crimp connector is easier to install but you can not beat a good solder on clamp connector! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Paul Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater Builder Reflector Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:05 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I'm going to be making up some jumpers for test leads and repeater interconnects with RG-400 using BNC and N connectors. I'm wondering what folks have had best results with: crimp style or clamp style connectors. What is more appropriate for this type of cable? Is one style more reliable or easier to assemble? Thanks. 73 Paul Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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Man, Did I blow the common sense test on my last post! Sorry! Have corrected it below. Paul -Original Message- From: Paul Finch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 11:13 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Hello, I have to agree, back in the days of Quintron they spent a lot of money trying to figure out which one was best. They found the crimp-on connectors were more dependable as well as making better connections. They made sure because some of their transmitters ran 500 watts and their 900 MHz stations ran 300, if it's gonna leak 900 is the one it would affect the most. Paul -Original Message- From: Gregg R. Lengling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:31 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I dissagree...crimp on connnectors (of course you solder the center pin) are probably the best and most replicable connections made. We did a lot of government/military work over the years and it was required to use crimp type connectors on flexible cables. They determined that it was easier to inspect and was more reliably done. When you have someone using clamp/solder connectors, everyone is different. Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Un-Retired K2/100 SN 3075 http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Hello All, I would NEVER use crimp for any thing to do with duplex. Like a repeater, They will work OK (crimp) for test cables and the crimp connector is easier to install but you can not beat a good solder on clamp connector! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Paul Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater Builder Reflector Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:05 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I'm going to be making up some jumpers for test leads and repeater interconnects with RG-400 using BNC and N connectors. I'm wondering what folks have had best results with: crimp style or clamp style connectors. What is more appropriate for this type of cable? Is one style more reliable or easier to assemble? Thanks. 73 Paul Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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Ever wonder what Quintron is no longer around? - Original Message - From: Paul Finch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 12:13 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Hello, I have to agree, back in the days of Quintron they spent a lot of money trying to figure out which one was best. They found the crimp-on connectors were more dependable as we as making better connection. Them made sure because some of their transmitter ran 500 watts and their 900 MHz stations ran 300. Paul -Original Message- From: Gregg R. Lengling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:31 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I dissagree...crimp on connnectors (of course you solder the center pin) are probably the best and most replicable connections made. We did a lot of government/military work over the years and it was required to use crimp type connectors on flexible cables. They determined that it was easier to inspect and was more reliably done. When you have someone using clamp/solder connectors, everyone is different. Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Un-Retired K2/100 SN 3075 http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Hello All, I would NEVER use crimp for any thing to do with duplex. Like a repeater, They will work OK (crimp) for test cables and the crimp connector is easier to install but you can not beat a good solder on clamp connector! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Paul Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater Builder Reflector Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:05 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I'm going to be making up some jumpers for test leads and repeater interconnects with RG-400 using BNC and N connectors. I'm wondering what folks have had best results with: crimp style or clamp style connectors. What is more appropriate for this type of cable? Is one style more reliable or easier to assemble? Thanks. 73 Paul Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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NOT True. Mary Brown of TX/RX will tell you that is why they are changing from Crimp to solder on for all there inter connect cables. Lots of the noises goes away. - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 11:54 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I agree and so does TX/RX Systems, makers of some really nice duplexers and other good stuff. Their research showed that a properly applied crimp connector was superior in every aspect. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Gregg R. Lengling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 11:30 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I dissagree...crimp on connnectors (of course you solder the center pin) are probably the best and most replicable connections made. We did a lot of government/military work over the years and it was required to use crimp type connectors on flexible cables. They determined that it was easier to inspect and was more reliably done. When you have someone using clamp/solder connectors, everyone is different. Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Un-Retired K2/100 SN 3075 http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Hello All, I would NEVER use crimp for any thing to do with duplex. Like a repeater, They will work OK (crimp) for test cables and the crimp connector is easier to install but you can not beat a good solder on clamp connector! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Paul Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater Builder Reflector Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:05 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I'm going to be making up some jumpers for test leads and repeater interconnects with RG-400 using BNC and N connectors. I'm wondering what folks have had best results with: crimp style or clamp style connectors. What is more appropriate for this type of cable? Is one style more reliable or easier to assemble? Thanks. 73 Paul Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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Hm, sounds like he said she said! -Original Message- From: russ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 1:00 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors NOT True. Mary Brown of TX/RX will tell you that is why they are changing from Crimp to solder on for all there inter connect cables. Lots of the noises goes away. - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 11:54 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I agree and so does TX/RX Systems, makers of some really nice duplexers and other good stuff. Their research showed that a properly applied crimp connector was superior in every aspect. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Gregg R. Lengling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 11:30 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I dissagree...crimp on connnectors (of course you solder the center pin) are probably the best and most replicable connections made. We did a lot of government/military work over the years and it was required to use crimp type connectors on flexible cables. They determined that it was easier to inspect and was more reliably done. When you have someone using clamp/solder connectors, everyone is different. Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Un-Retired K2/100 SN 3075 http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Hello All, I would NEVER use crimp for any thing to do with duplex. Like a repeater, They will work OK (crimp) for test cables and the crimp connector is easier to install but you can not beat a good solder on clamp connector! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Paul Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater Builder Reflector Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:05 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I'm going to be making up some jumpers for test leads and repeater interconnects with RG-400 using BNC and N connectors. I'm wondering what folks have had best results with: crimp style or clamp style connectors. What is more appropriate for this type of cable? Is one style more reliable or easier to assemble? Thanks. 73 Paul Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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At 01:56 PM 1/12/2005 -0500, you wrote: Ever wonder what Quintron is no longer around? ---Quintron is still around. And their radio equipment is excellent stuff (of course, I'm still running a QT-6700 UHF repeater. 20+ years and still going strong). Ken -- President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of state-of-the-art repeater controllers and accessories. http://www.ah6le.net/arcom/index.html We now offer complete Kenwood TKR repeater packages! AH6LE/R - IRLP Node 3000 http://www.irlp.net Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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As for the crimp or clamp style connector. If you look at many combining system you will notice that 95% of them use the CLAMP style connector. There must be a reason that MOST of the engineers for the companies prefer CLAMP over CRIMP. hmmm there must be a reason. I know that out of all the site we have here in the North West we use nothing but CLAMP. Mike K7PFJ -- Original message -- Hm, sounds like he said she said! -Original Message- From: russ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 1:00 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors NOT True. Mary Brown of TX/RX will tell you that is why they are changing from Crimp to solder on for all there inter connect cables. Lots of the noises goes away. - Original Message - From: "Chuck Kelsey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <REPEATER-BUILDER@YAHOOGROUPS.COM> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 11:54 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I agree and so does TX/RX Systems, makers of some really nice duplexers and other good stuff. Their research showed that a properly applied crimp connector was superior in every aspect. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Gregg R. Lengling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <REPEATER-BUILDER@YAHOOGROUPS.COM> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 11:30 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I dissagree...crimp on connnectors (of course you solder the center pin)areprobably the best and most replicable connections made. We did a lot ofgovernment/military work over the years and it was required to use crimptype connectors on flexible cables. They determined that it was easier toinspect and was more reliably done. When you have someone usingclamp/solder connectors, everyone is different. Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Un-RetiredK2/100 SN 3075http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org - Original Message -From: "russ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <REPEATER-BUILDER@YAHOOGROUPS.COM> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:30 AMSubject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Hello All,I would NEVER use crimp for any thing to do with duplex. Like a repeater,They will work OK (crimp) for test cables and the crimp connector iseasierto install but you can not beat a good solder on clamp connector!73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message -From: "Paul Holm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Repeater Builder Reflector" <REPEATER-BUILDER@YAHOOGROUPS.COM> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:05 AMSubject: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I'm going to be making up some jumpers for test leads and repeaterinterconnects with RG-400 using BNC and N connectors. I'm wonderingwhatfolks have had best results with: crimp style or clamp style connectors.What is more appropriate for this type of cable? Is one style morereliableor easier to assemble? Thanks. 73 Paul Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
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You missed the point. Bad business and trying to cheapen the product sent them the way of many before them. - Original Message - From: Daron J. Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 2:24 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Ever wonder what Quintron is no longer around? *chuckles* I really haven't wondered about it. However, your implied logic that they aren't around because they used crimp on RF connectors is quite flawed. I use both types of connectors in the field routinely. A good quality (i.e. silver plated) RF connector on good quality coaxial cable installed with the proper tools by a knowledgeable installer can yield a very good quality fitting. Clearly there are millions of them out there in commercial/industrial/military applications. Likewise a solder compression type fitting done correctly can yield a good quality fitting as well. Though it doesn't seem to take much twisting on the coax at the connector to break the braid loose of the compression point. I've had very few crimp on connectors fail on me I guess, I've had far more compression N connectors pull off the end of coax. Your mileage may vary 73 N7HQR Daron Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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You can't buy a new one smile They where sold. - Original Message - From: Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 2:03 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors At 01:56 PM 1/12/2005 -0500, you wrote: Ever wonder what Quintron is no longer around? ---Quintron is still around. And their radio equipment is excellent stuff (of course, I'm still running a QT-6700 UHF repeater. 20+ years and still going strong). Ken -- President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of state-of-the-art repeater controllers and accessories. http://www.ah6le.net/arcom/index.html We now offer complete Kenwood TKR repeater packages! AH6LE/R - IRLP Node 3000 http://www.irlp.net Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [Repeater-Builder] connectors
Ever wonder what Quintron is no longer around? *chuckles* I really haven't wondered about it. However, your implied logic that they aren't around because they used crimp on RF connectors is quite flawed. I use both types of connectors in the field routinely. A good quality (i.e. silver plated) RF connector on good quality coaxial cable installed with the proper tools by a knowledgeable installer can yield a very good quality fitting. Clearly there are millions of them out there in commercial/industrial/military applications. Likewise a solder compression type fitting done correctly can yield a good quality fitting as well. Though it doesn't seem to take much twisting on the coax at the connector to break the braid loose of the compression point. I've had very few crimp on connectors fail on me I guess, I've had far more compression N connectors pull off the end of coax. Your mileage may vary 73 N7HQR Daron Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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At 04:23 PM 1/12/2005 -0500, you wrote: You can't buy a new one smile They where sold. ---They were? http://www.quintron.com Ken -- President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of state-of-the-art repeater controllers and accessories. http://www.ah6le.net/arcom/index.html We now offer complete Kenwood TKR repeater packages! AH6LE/R - IRLP Node 3000 http://www.irlp.net Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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Bad business? The paging industry went away, totally! That's why GLENAYRE went away. Quintron went away because Glenayre bought them. Paul -Original Message- From: russ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 3:23 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors You missed the point. Bad business and trying to cheapen the product sent them the way of many before them. - Original Message - From: Daron J. Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 2:24 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Ever wonder what Quintron is no longer around? *chuckles* I really haven't wondered about it. However, your implied logic that they aren't around because they used crimp on RF connectors is quite flawed. I use both types of connectors in the field routinely. A good quality (i.e. silver plated) RF connector on good quality coaxial cable installed with the proper tools by a knowledgeable installer can yield a very good quality fitting. Clearly there are millions of them out there in commercial/industrial/military applications. Likewise a solder compression type fitting done correctly can yield a good quality fitting as well. Though it doesn't seem to take much twisting on the coax at the connector to break the braid loose of the compression point. I've had very few crimp on connectors fail on me I guess, I've had far more compression N connectors pull off the end of coax. Your mileage may vary 73 N7HQR Daron Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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Yes you can, ISC in Quincy Illinois now owns the manufacturing rights to the Glenayre and old Quintron paging line. Paul -Original Message- From: russ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 3:24 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors You can't buy a new one smile They where sold. - Original Message - From: Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 2:03 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors At 01:56 PM 1/12/2005 -0500, you wrote: Ever wonder what Quintron is no longer around? ---Quintron is still around. And their radio equipment is excellent stuff (of course, I'm still running a QT-6700 UHF repeater. 20+ years and still going strong). Ken -- President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of state-of-the-art repeater controllers and accessories. http://www.ah6le.net/arcom/index.html We now offer complete Kenwood TKR repeater packages! AH6LE/R - IRLP Node 3000 http://www.irlp.net Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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--- Daron J. Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ever wonder what Quintron is no longer around? Actually, I KNOW why Quintron is out of business. Quintron made quality equipment, mostly for the paging industry. They were bought out by Glenayre from Canada and continued to make quality paging equipment. Then the bottom fell out of the paging business. They went out of business because they couldn't get paid from companies that were going chapter 11, bankrupt or out of business. Motorola also got out of the paging business. Joe Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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I recently had a series of emails with Mary that were totally unproductive. The source of my information originally came from the owner and engineer of the company several years ago - Daniel Kaegebein. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Paul Finch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 2:18 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Hm, sounds like he said she said! -Original Message- From: russ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 1:00 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors NOT True. Mary Brown of TX/RX will tell you that is why they are changing from Crimp to solder on for all there inter connect cables. Lots of the noises goes away. - Original Message - From: Chuck Kelsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 11:54 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I agree and so does TX/RX Systems, makers of some really nice duplexers and other good stuff. Their research showed that a properly applied crimp connector was superior in every aspect. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: Gregg R. Lengling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 11:30 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I dissagree...crimp on connnectors (of course you solder the center pin) are probably the best and most replicable connections made. We did a lot of government/military work over the years and it was required to use crimp type connectors on flexible cables. They determined that it was easier to inspect and was more reliably done. When you have someone using clamp/solder connectors, everyone is different. Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Un-Retired K2/100 SN 3075 http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors Hello All, I would NEVER use crimp for any thing to do with duplex. Like a repeater, They will work OK (crimp) for test cables and the crimp connector is easier to install but you can not beat a good solder on clamp connector! 73 Russ, W3CH - Original Message - From: Paul Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater Builder Reflector Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:05 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] connectors I'm going to be making up some jumpers for test leads and repeater interconnects with RG-400 using BNC and N connectors. I'm wondering what folks have had best results with: crimp style or clamp style connectors. What is more appropriate for this type of cable? Is one style more reliable or easier to assemble? Thanks. 73 Paul Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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Wrong Quintron Company.. --- Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.quintron.com Ken Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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I just ordered some replacement duplexer harnesses a few weeks ago directly from TX/RX and they were crimp style. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: russ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 1:59 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] connectors NOT True. Mary Brown of TX/RX will tell you that is why they are changing from Crimp to solder on for all there inter connect cables. Lots of the noises goes away. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
