[Repeater-Builder] To DIN or not to DIN

2008-04-03 Thread Tedd Doda
Just wondering how many of you guys are using 7/16 DIN connectors instead of N connectors for major or minor cable runs? Pro's and Con's?? Tedd Doda, VE3TJD Lazer Audio and Electronics In the ESSO service plaza at exit 268 off HWY 401 in Ontario, Canada Phone: 519-513-0377 My idea of a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] To DIN or not to DIN

2008-04-03 Thread Robin Midgett
Hi Tedd, I think typically DIN connectors are used in higher power situations (EME comes to mind) where the relatively small amount of current carrying metal used for N connectors just can't support the power pushed through the contacting surface area. DIN connectors solve this by having a

RE: [Repeater-Builder] To DIN or not to DIN

2008-04-03 Thread Jamey Wright
@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] To DIN or not to DIN Hi Tedd, I think typically DIN connectors are used in higher power situations (EME comes to mind) where the relatively small amount of current carrying metal used for N connectors just can't support the power pushed through

Re: [Repeater-Builder] To DIN or not to DIN

2008-04-03 Thread pemeott
1) A couple of 'Pros are: I have a pretty large stock of brand-new 1/2 Heliax 7/16 DIN connectors that were given to me as left-overs from a large PCS cell-phone project. I have also found 7/16 DIN connectors showing up on e-bay with groups of 1/2 Heliax connectors. 7/16 DIN connectors are