As I understand it, both the vhf and uhf antennas use N connectors, is that correct?My ic-910h uses a pl 259 type connector for the vhf side.Im ordering coax...should I order N connectors, then simply use an adapter (pl259 type to N) on the radio end of the vhf coax?BibWa7dxz
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I strongly suggest buying all high-quality VHF and UHF cables with N-type-M connectors pre-installed.
It is much easier to buy a PL-259-M to N-Type-F and attached it to the radio.
Good Luck,
73-Paul-W2HRO
On Wed, Jun 6, 2018 at 3:23 PM, wa7dxz via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org wrote:
As I understand it, both the vhf and uhf antennas use N connectors, is that correct?My ic-910h uses a pl 259 type connector for the vhf side.Im ordering coax...should I order N connectors, then simply use an adapter (pl259 type to N) on the radio end of the vhf coax?BibWa7dxz
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I would get cables made up with the appropriate connectors and avoid adapters.
Dave-KB1PVH
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On Wed, Jun 6, 2018, 3:24 PM wa7dxz via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org wrote:
As I understand it, both the vhf and uhf antennas use N connectors, is that correct?My ic-910h uses a pl 259 type connector for the vhf side.Im ordering coax...should I order N connectors, then simply use an adapter (pl259 type to N) on the radio end of the vhf coax?BibWa7dxz
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Agree with Dave on this one, if you can't make the cables buy them with the correct connectors.
You might only be talking 0.0*dB in losses but it also removes a point of failure.
Peter, 2M0SQL
On Wed, 6 Jun 2018 at 21:11, Dave Webb KB1PVH kb1pvh@gmail.com wrote:
I would get cables made up with the appropriate connectors and avoid adapters.
Dave-KB1PVH
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On Wed, Jun 6, 2018, 3:24 PM wa7dxz via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org wrote:
As I understand it, both the vhf and uhf antennas use N connectors, is that correct?My ic-910h uses a pl 259 type connector for the vhf side.Im ordering coax...should I order N connectors, then simply use an adapter (pl259 type to N) on the radio end of the vhf coax?BibWa7dxz
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Bob,
As others have replied, avoiding adapters is the best advice. This is especially true in outside weather and wherever the connection is subject to movement or vibration. Personally, I've used a few in the shack on permanently mounted equipment for decades without a problem as an expedient or cheapness/laziness.
GL/73, Bob K8BL
________________________________ From: wa7dxz via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2018 3:23 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] M2 keo pack coax connections
As I understand it, both the vhf and uhf antennas use N connectors, is that correct?My ic-910h uses a pl 259 type connector for the vhf side.Im ordering coax...should I order N connectors, then simply use an adapter (pl259 type to N) on the radio end of the vhf coax?BibWa7dxz
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