On Fri, 14 Apr 2006 05:12:43 -0700, Jay in the Mojave
wrote:

+Hello Jzhao:
+
+A lot of guys want to use the N type connector believing they have lower
+loss. Probably not a hole lot of difference in the loss between a N type
+and a PL-259 connector. The PL-259 connector will take way more power
+than the N type connector, experience has shown us that.
+
*****

The gain in slightly lower loss for N connectors is due to the
constant impedance the connector provides. PL-259 are not guaranteed
constant 50 Ohm impedance.

Still one is argueing over about 0.25 dB. At CB and most Ham
frequencies below VHF, this loss is really minimal. As for power
handling the N connector install properly and kept clean internally
should have power handling capabilities to 1 KW.

james

+I would think the length of the connector and a ball park VF of 80
+percent would get you real close.
+

The length of the connector is so little a wavelength at CB
frequencies that it is really not worth worrying about.

james