[amsat-bb] Re: Elk Antenna vs Arrow Antenna

I have an Elk myself, bought originally for emergency prepardness ops. Have tried with satellites couple of times - with very favourable results. One odd thing - why PL-256 connectors are still used in 2m/70cm equipment sold in US? We have a saying that PL-256 is a screwable banana plug connector.. at 70cm, loss is already noticeable.

Why the ham radio equipment industry can't supply equipment with appropriate connectors like N on rigs and antennas to US market? In Europe, N is the way to go on yagis, amps and rigs on 2m and 70cm gear.

--Kauto OH2LFM