[amsat-bb] Is This a Connector? If so, what kind?

[Gary]

Minor update they are feedthrough capacitors. A good way to get DC / Low frequency into and out of the box.

Like found here:
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=feedthrough+capacitor+threaded

Looks like some nice handiwork!

73,
Joe kk0sd


-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Stefan Wagener
Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2018 7:57 PM
To: anderson58625 <anderson58625 at gmail.com>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Is This a Connector? If so, what kind?

Thanks Mark,

These are basic soldering pins. That's all. The RF connection is via N-connectors :-)

Hope this helps,

Stefan VE4NSA

On Sat, Jan 20, 2018 at 7:43 PM, anderson58625 <anderson58625 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hello!
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> Not being especially familiar with microwave equipment, I came across 
> a type of connection which is currently a mystery to me.  I know it is 
> a connection, but I'm not sure if it is a connector.
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> In seeing pictures of some microwave PA's, sometimes a fine pin or 
> pins are on the chassis for voltage connection.  But, is it a 
> connector?  If so, what kind?  (with that I can Google my way to more 
> information)
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> I'm guessing the connection is special to ensure insulation and the 
> integrity of chassis shielding(?), but I can't seem to find the mating 
> female connector (if that pin is indeed a connector and not just a 
> connection).
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> I'm guessing the BB won't allow images inside a message, so there are 
> some examples at
> https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/150-w-ssb-23cm-1-
> 2ghz-amplifier-plu
> s-extras.596138/ (scroll down over half way).
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> Not being even close to needing an amp-I just got my Arrow ant.  but 
> haven't even make a contact yet <grin>-I still must have  interest or 
> I wouldn't be daydreaming by looking at antennas, LNA's, transverters, 
> and PA's online.
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> Thank you!
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> Mark W9AT
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