I agree with Tom on the F-connectors. I (now) have great results with the type-F connectors for my low band receive antennas. I was getting flaky connections with the connectors for some time and finally got a decent installation tool. Got a good F connector compression tool, for $55.00 (ouch) but now no problems. I watched a DirecTV guy one day using his compression tool and realized that is what I should use !
Bob K6UJ On Jul 13, 2012, at 1:08 PM, Tom W8JI wrote: >> I also use phono connectors on some older radios. I'd prefer to substitute >> BNC connectors but I don't want to modify the equipment. >> >> What I find helpful is to squeeze the shell of the plug so that it will >> fit tightly on the female receptacle and cover the shell with heat >> shrinkable tubing so that the pressure is always applied to the >> connection. > > That's exactly what I do periodically when the connectors lose tension. I > also use CM chokes (beads) near connectors in case they develop a little bit > of resistance. Overall, I have few problems. > > If you want a very reliable connector style for receiving, use a type-F > cable. Stay away from BNC's and other spring pressure connectors. Not only > is cable prep fast, and cable readily available, everything is dumbed down > to suit Larry-the-cable-guy. > > 73 Tom > > _______________________________________________ > UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK
