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Old April 7th 05, 02:29 PM
Pete KE9OA
 
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This won't be a problem with my unit.....................I will use a panel
mount component, with either a two-bolt or a four-bolt mounting pattern.

Pete

"Tom Holden" wrote in message
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"starman" wrote in message
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"Michael A. Terrell" wrote:
The "F" connectors are 75 ohm impedance.


Technically true for VHF and UHF but not that important for MW or HF
reception. I use R6U coax (75-ohm) for my HF antenna lead.


I agree - the supposed impedance mismatch is a non-issue at these
frequencies, connectorised CATV cable is available everywhere and cheap.
The SO-239 is overkill and you want to make sure it is solidly mounted
because it can be easily over-torqued. I wish they had used an F connector
on the DX-394 because the SO-239 on one of mine rotated and fractured the
solder pad on the pcb.

Tom