Why does this kit use F Coaxial connectors instead of PL-259 or even the N type? Is there a reason for this? I mean if one was to use heavy RG8 coax cable, how would one connect an F connector to that type of coax thickness?
If cost cutting is the reason, well seriously it would only be a few cents difference.
Also, what is your opinion on this Low-Pass filter? Does it look like it would be a good filter and would the PVC housing cause any issues with RFI or stray emissions?
Sixer, I had already bought this kit from Ramsey and assembled it several months ago.
My transmission line is Belden RG8 50 Ohm coax. Because of this, I built my kit using SO239 connectors in place of the F connectors, which are commonly used in TV coaxial systems. I also used the included PVC pipe with end caps as the housing for the filter. Those came with the kit.
When I put the filter in line, my transmitters protection system kicked in and did not allow the transmitter to stay on. I did not place the filter near the transmitter, instead, I placed it in line where I have a splice for grounding purposes. I replaced the coupling with the filter and attached the ground clamp to the PL-259 connector.
I have to retry it with the filter near the transmitter's output and see if I have the same results. My major question is, shouldn't the filter be inside an aluminum can of some type instead of being inside of a piece of unshielded PVC pipe, or does this not matter?
