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Connecting cables for transverter ?

Andrew O'Brien
Andrew O'Brien Member ✭✭✭

I what cables/connectors do I need for hooking a transporter to the 6600 ? I can see the connectors on the back of the flex but not sure what to order and what gender.

Andy K3UK

Answers

  • Andrew O'Brien
    Andrew O'Brien Member ✭✭✭

    Oh, it is simply a BNC.

  • N5NHJ
    N5NHJ Member ✭✭✭

    50 Ohms cable terminated with a male BNC (Flex side) to whatever is the transverter input connector.

  • Andrew O'Brien
    Andrew O'Brien Member ✭✭✭

    Thanks

  • WX7Y
    WX7Y Member ✭✭✭✭

    Something to remember, Just like N Connectors BNC connectors come in both 50 and 75 Ohm flavor connectors, The easiest way to tell them apart is the Center Pin on the 75 Ohm connectors is a SHARP very small needle.

  • Andrew O'Brien
    Andrew O'Brien Member ✭✭✭

    I did not know that ! Thanks

  • Geoff AB6BT
    Geoff AB6BT Member ✭✭✭

    FWIW — I just measured the center pin diameter on both a 50 Ohm and 75 Ohm male BNC.

    They both measure 0.053" diameter.

    The 50 Ohm and 75 Ohm connectors do mate with no physical damage.

  • N5NHJ
    N5NHJ Member ✭✭✭

    You are right, Geoff.

    They have the same mechanical interface specification MIL-STD-348.

    https://www.amphenolrf.com/rf-connectors/bnc-connectors.html

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