----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Brown" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 1:15 PM Subject: Re: Topband: Connector Integrity was: Re: Mother of all ferrite common-mode coaxial chokes
> On 7/13/2012 9:46 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: >> Interesting point on phono plugs. I wonder if it would be useful to use >> one of the Caig Labs chemicals on those shells to enhance their contact >> with the jack. > > Better to buy and use proper connectors. Switchcraft makes EXCELLENT > phono and 3.5 mm plugs, and the lower cost plugs and jacks made by > Neutrik's Asian subsidiary are pretty good. I buy them from Full > Compass, a very good audio distributor in Madison, WI. Most folks with Drake, Collins, and some other vintage and pricey equipment arent about to do a Hammy Hambone conversion to better connectors. Carl KM1H _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK
