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Subject:	Re: Caution on antennas
From:	Louis Kim Kline <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Tue, 24 May 2005 18:51:47 -0400
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Hi.

Actually, it is a questionable practice on a BNC.  I wouldn't even consider
it on a SMA connector.  Actually, I don't like the SMA connectors and that
is the whole reason why I use an Icom IC-T7H.  I would have bought the
THF6A or the Icom T90A if they didn't use SMA connectors.

73, de Lou K2LKK

At 01:15 AM 5/24/2005 -0400, you wrote:
>A word of caution on telescoping antenna(s). Do not put a heavy physical
>load on the SMA-style connectors on modern radios. An ht is not designed to
>have a 4 foot long aluminum cane antenna attached to it.
>Lynn
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Louis Kim Kline
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