choosing N connectors

dal · Post by **dal** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 7:23 am

I am choosing N connectors for several 60ft runs of 1/2 inch hardline, and wondering if the soldered center conductor type is superior to the friction fit kind? Has anyone had problems with the friction-fit? The center conductor is copper plated aluminum whereas the pin is silver or gold.
Thanks

Post by **wavetar** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 11:28 am

I love the friction fit, just for ease of installation. We haven't had any failures with them, but have only been using them the last 6 months or so. A local tower company has used them for several years, they love 'em as well.

Todd

JohnWayne · Post by **JohnWayne** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 11:51 am

You can't truly appreciate the captivated center pin type of connectors until you've soldered some center pins on in high winds on tops of buildings. The solder type are just fine if you make all your connections in an enclosed space with a 200W iron or a mini torch. I'll take the captivated style over the solder style any day. Let me know if you need any of either type.

Jeff

doi · Post by **doi** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 12:38 pm

around here basically all GSM installs are made with the friction fit type. I don't know of any real complaints so far.

dal · Post by **dal** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 5:08 pm

With no dissenters, the friction-fit seems to be the winner.
Thanks everybody.