I'm looking for an antenna connector with the following
idea:

I want to mount a spare 2m/440 mobile antenna on my
race bike and use my FT-51R ht on my belt with the
deluxe remote mic on the handlebars.

Problem is that if I wreck, the radio will want to stay on
my belt but the coax going to the antenna won't! The mic
connector will pull out but the antenna connector (BNC)
will stay until something breaks. If I wreck, I may need my
HT to call for assistance (it's happened once before) I
need an inepensive 50 ohm pair of connectors that will slide
apart when pulled. Kinda like a push on F fitting but for
50 ohm RG-58 cable.

The only ones I've thought of are the F fitting or an RCA
connection. Anybody know the impedance of an RCA plug?

Are there push on BNC or 259 connectors? Cost matters.

--
Just my 2¢... 73 es gd dx de Ken KGØWX
Grid EM17ip, Flying Pigs #-1055
Proud builder & owner of Elecraft K2 #4913

On Tue, 2 Aug 2005 14:03:11 -0500, "Ken Bessler"
wrote:

Are there push on BNC or 259 connectors? Cost matters.

Hi Ken,

Just take a jeweler's saw to the BNC bayonet lock and cut slots at the
detent. Or buy type N male connector and discard the screw collar.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC

I told Lance, and now I will tell you, if you get in my way in your little
faggoty outfits and goofy helmets, I will run your ass over. Don't worry, I
will call 911 and let them know where to pick up your traffic blocking body.


"Ken Bessler" wrote in message
news:QrPHe.35144$Eo.25151@fed1read04...
I'm looking for an antenna connector with the following
idea:

I want to mount a spare 2m/440 mobile antenna on my
race bike and use my FT-51R ht on my belt with the
deluxe remote mic on the handlebars.

Problem is that if I wreck, the radio will want to stay on
my belt but the coax going to the antenna won't! The mic
connector will pull out but the antenna connector (BNC)
will stay until something breaks. If I wreck, I may need my
HT to call for assistance (it's happened once before) I
need an inepensive 50 ohm pair of connectors that will slide
apart when pulled. Kinda like a push on F fitting but for
50 ohm RG-58 cable.

The only ones I've thought of are the F fitting or an RCA
connection. Anybody know the impedance of an RCA plug?

Are there push on BNC or 259 connectors? Cost matters.

--
Just my 2¢... 73 es gd dx de Ken KGØWX
Grid EM17ip, Flying Pigs #-1055
Proud builder & owner of Elecraft K2 #4913

I suggest filing the bumps off a BNC female. Without them, the connector
halves should fit snugly enough to stay together unless you tug on it.
You could use a little tape, a weak rubber band, or something similar to
hold it together a little more firmly while riding but which would break
away fairly easily.

If you try to use an RCA plug, the connections to it -- where you have
to split to coax conductors apart -- will cause a much greater impedance
bump than the connector itself. Since your communications seem to be
short range, you should be able to get by with a pretty bad impedance
bump, though. It would probably have the least effect if it's close to
the rig rather than at the antenna end of the coax.

Roy Lewallen, W7EL

Ken Bessler wrote:
I'm looking for an antenna connector with the following
idea:

I want to mount a spare 2m/440 mobile antenna on my
race bike and use my FT-51R ht on my belt with the
deluxe remote mic on the handlebars.

Problem is that if I wreck, the radio will want to stay on
my belt but the coax going to the antenna won't! The mic
connector will pull out but the antenna connector (BNC)
will stay until something breaks. If I wreck, I may need my
HT to call for assistance (it's happened once before) I
need an inepensive 50 ohm pair of connectors that will slide
apart when pulled. Kinda like a push on F fitting but for
50 ohm RG-58 cable.

The only ones I've thought of are the F fitting or an RCA
connection. Anybody know the impedance of an RCA plug?

Are there push on BNC or 259 connectors? Cost matters.

--
Just my 2¢... 73 es gd dx de Ken KGØWX
Grid EM17ip, Flying Pigs #-1055
Proud builder & owner of Elecraft K2 #4913

OR - tape your feet and hands to the bike so it will stay with you.

"Roy Lewallen" wrote in message
...
I suggest filing the bumps off a BNC female. Without them, the connector
halves should fit snugly enough to stay together unless you tug on it.
You could use a little tape, a weak rubber band, or something similar to
hold it together a little more firmly while riding but which would break
away fairly easily.

If you try to use an RCA plug, the connections to it -- where you have
to split to coax conductors apart -- will cause a much greater impedance
bump than the connector itself. Since your communications seem to be
short range, you should be able to get by with a pretty bad impedance
bump, though. It would probably have the least effect if it's close to
the rig rather than at the antenna end of the coax.

Roy Lewallen, W7EL

Ken Bessler wrote:
I'm looking for an antenna connector with the following
idea:

I want to mount a spare 2m/440 mobile antenna on my
race bike and use my FT-51R ht on my belt with the
deluxe remote mic on the handlebars.

Problem is that if I wreck, the radio will want to stay on
my belt but the coax going to the antenna won't! The mic
connector will pull out but the antenna connector (BNC)
will stay until something breaks. If I wreck, I may need my
HT to call for assistance (it's happened once before) I
need an inepensive 50 ohm pair of connectors that will slide
apart when pulled. Kinda like a push on F fitting but for
50 ohm RG-58 cable.

The only ones I've thought of are the F fitting or an RCA
connection. Anybody know the impedance of an RCA plug?

Are there push on BNC or 259 connectors? Cost matters.

--
Just my 2¢... 73 es gd dx de Ken KGØWX
Grid EM17ip, Flying Pigs #-1055
Proud builder & owner of Elecraft K2 #4913

"Ken Bessler" wrote in message
news:QrPHe.35144$Eo.25151@fed1read04...
I'm looking for an antenna connector with the following
idea:

I want to mount a spare 2m/440 mobile antenna on my
race bike and use my FT-51R ht on my belt with the
deluxe remote mic on the handlebars.

Problem is that if I wreck, the radio will want to stay on
my belt but the coax going to the antenna won't! The mic
connector will pull out but the antenna connector (BNC)
will stay until something breaks. If I wreck, I may need my
HT to call for assistance (it's happened once before) I
need an inepensive 50 ohm pair of connectors that will slide
apart when pulled. Kinda like a push on F fitting but for
50 ohm RG-58 cable.

The only ones I've thought of are the F fitting or an RCA
connection. Anybody know the impedance of an RCA plug?

Are there push on BNC or 259 connectors? Cost matters.


Take a look at SMB or SMC coax connectors. One of those, IIRC, is a push-on
style, and should uncouple before damaging the coax line.

--
Ed
WB6WSN
El Cajon, CA USA

It's obvious that Fred doesn't ride. My bike costs more than many HF
rigs !!!

BTW, in a crash, the BNC should break apart and have the coax tear out.
Solution, carry a cell phone and leave the radio at the shack!

I carry a 2/440 HT.

+ + +

Fred W4JLE wrote:
I told Lance, and now I will tell you, if you get in my way in your little
faggoty outfits and goofy helmets, I will run your ass over. Don't worry, I
will call 911 and let them know where to pick up your traffic blocking body.


"Ken Bessler" wrote in message
news:QrPHe.35144$Eo.25151@fed1read04...

I'm looking for an antenna connector with the following
idea:

I want to mount a spare 2m/440 mobile antenna on my
race bike and use my FT-51R ht on my belt with the
deluxe remote mic on the handlebars.

Problem is that if I wreck, the radio will want to stay on
my belt but the coax going to the antenna won't! The mic
connector will pull out but the antenna connector (BNC)
will stay until something breaks. If I wreck, I may need my
HT to call for assistance (it's happened once before) I
need an inepensive 50 ohm pair of connectors that will slide
apart when pulled. Kinda like a push on F fitting but for
50 ohm RG-58 cable.

The only ones I've thought of are the F fitting or an RCA
connection. Anybody know the impedance of an RCA plug?

Are there push on BNC or 259 connectors? Cost matters.

--
Just my 2¢... 73 es gd dx de Ken KGØWX
Grid EM17ip, Flying Pigs #-1055
Proud builder & owner of Elecraft K2 #4913

Most likely his feet are more secure than ski boots. Serious riders use
cleats and clamps for the feet. If they crash the bike stays with them
until they kick out.

My pedals, cleats and shoes cost $300. No need for tape!! :-)

Boy, you guys are teaching me a lesson! I though Ham Radio was/is
expensive, but, serious cycling is almost as expensive.

Hal Rosser wrote:

OR - tape your feet and hands to the bike so it will stay with you.

"Roy Lewallen" wrote in message
...

I suggest filing the bumps off a BNC female. Without them, the connector
halves should fit snugly enough to stay together unless you tug on it.
You could use a little tape, a weak rubber band, or something similar to
hold it together a little more firmly while riding but which would break
away fairly easily.

If you try to use an RCA plug, the connections to it -- where you have
to split to coax conductors apart -- will cause a much greater impedance
bump than the connector itself. Since your communications seem to be
short range, you should be able to get by with a pretty bad impedance
bump, though. It would probably have the least effect if it's close to
the rig rather than at the antenna end of the coax.

Roy Lewallen, W7EL

Ken Bessler wrote:

I'm looking for an antenna connector with the following
idea:

I want to mount a spare 2m/440 mobile antenna on my
race bike and use my FT-51R ht on my belt with the
deluxe remote mic on the handlebars.

Problem is that if I wreck, the radio will want to stay on
my belt but the coax going to the antenna won't! The mic
connector will pull out but the antenna connector (BNC)
will stay until something breaks. If I wreck, I may need my
HT to call for assistance (it's happened once before) I
need an inepensive 50 ohm pair of connectors that will slide
apart when pulled. Kinda like a push on F fitting but for
50 ohm RG-58 cable.

The only ones I've thought of are the F fitting or an RCA
connection. Anybody know the impedance of an RCA plug?

Are there push on BNC or 259 connectors? Cost matters.

--
Just my 2¢... 73 es gd dx de Ken KGØWX
Grid EM17ip, Flying Pigs #-1055
Proud builder & owner of Elecraft K2 #4913

See there - stick with us hams - we are a bunch of cheap so-and so's -
We would have saved you $300 right off the bat.
Duct tape and bailing wire are big moneysavers.
:-)

"Ham op" wrote in message
...
Most likely his feet are more secure than ski boots. Serious riders use
cleats and clamps for the feet. If they crash the bike stays with them
until they kick out.

My pedals, cleats and shoes cost $300. No need for tape!! :-)

Boy, you guys are teaching me a lesson! I though Ham Radio was/is
expensive, but, serious cycling is almost as expensive.

Hal Rosser wrote:

OR - tape your feet and hands to the bike so it will stay with you.

"Roy Lewallen" wrote in message
...

I suggest filing the bumps off a BNC female. Without them, the connector
halves should fit snugly enough to stay together unless you tug on it.
You could use a little tape, a weak rubber band, or something similar to
hold it together a little more firmly while riding but which would break
away fairly easily.

If you try to use an RCA plug, the connections to it -- where you have
to split to coax conductors apart -- will cause a much greater impedance
bump than the connector itself. Since your communications seem to be
short range, you should be able to get by with a pretty bad impedance
bump, though. It would probably have the least effect if it's close to
the rig rather than at the antenna end of the coax.

Roy Lewallen, W7EL

Ken Bessler wrote:

I'm looking for an antenna connector with the following
idea:

I want to mount a spare 2m/440 mobile antenna on my
race bike and use my FT-51R ht on my belt with the
deluxe remote mic on the handlebars.

Problem is that if I wreck, the radio will want to stay on
my belt but the coax going to the antenna won't! The mic
connector will pull out but the antenna connector (BNC)
will stay until something breaks. If I wreck, I may need my
HT to call for assistance (it's happened once before) I
need an inepensive 50 ohm pair of connectors that will slide
apart when pulled. Kinda like a push on F fitting but for
50 ohm RG-58 cable.

The only ones I've thought of are the F fitting or an RCA
connection. Anybody know the impedance of an RCA plug?

Are there push on BNC or 259 connectors? Cost matters.

--
Just my 2¢... 73 es gd dx de Ken KGØWX
Grid EM17ip, Flying Pigs #-1055
Proud builder & owner of Elecraft K2 #4913

Yep, you folks spend a fortune to get a bike 10 pounds lighter, then carry
around a 20 pound chain to keep people from stealing it!

Every other sport takes place on a field designed for the sport. You guys
for the most part ride on the highways creating a hazard.

"Ham op" wrote in message
...
It's obvious that Fred doesn't ride. My bike costs more than many HF
rigs !!!

BTW, in a crash, the BNC should break apart and have the coax tear out.
Solution, carry a cell phone and leave the radio at the shack!

I carry a 2/440 HT.

+ + +

Fred W4JLE wrote:
I told Lance, and now I will tell you, if you get in my way in your
little
faggoty outfits and goofy helmets, I will run your ass over. Don't
worry, I
will call 911 and let them know where to pick up your traffic blocking
body.


"Ken Bessler" wrote in message
news:QrPHe.35144$Eo.25151@fed1read04...

I'm looking for an antenna connector with the following
idea:

I want to mount a spare 2m/440 mobile antenna on my
race bike and use my FT-51R ht on my belt with the
deluxe remote mic on the handlebars.

Problem is that if I wreck, the radio will want to stay on
my belt but the coax going to the antenna won't! The mic
connector will pull out but the antenna connector (BNC)
will stay until something breaks. If I wreck, I may need my
HT to call for assistance (it's happened once before) I
need an inepensive 50 ohm pair of connectors that will slide
apart when pulled. Kinda like a push on F fitting but for
50 ohm RG-58 cable.

The only ones I've thought of are the F fitting or an RCA
connection. Anybody know the impedance of an RCA plug?

Are there push on BNC or 259 connectors? Cost matters.

--
Just my 2¢... 73 es gd dx de Ken KGØWX
Grid EM17ip, Flying Pigs #-1055
Proud builder & owner of Elecraft K2 #4913