Colored scanner parts

[mainetrunk]

I've seen bnc's T's, Multi connecotrs, that are either plain metal, and others have a gold plate on them. Is that for show-or go? Are they any better than the plain 1's? THX

 

[LtDoc]

All that gold plating is for 'show', very seldom does any good at all. Once you get into the Ghz ranges it might have some benefits, but not anything fantastic.
- 'Doc

 

[ab5r]

My humble opinion is that there is not enough to be measured or noticed. The alledged "gold plated" ones (costing more) are suppose to be better, but I cannot see any difference.

That's my 2 cents, though.
Jerry

 

[mainetrunk]

Thanks guys, I've seen them on E-BAY and cannot get a straight answer by asking aol. I almost invested in them. Thanks for saving me money. Best to you. Ron

 

[kb2vxa]

That's interesting, gold plated audio connectors are all the rage with audiophools and now they're creating a radiophool market... HA! Think about it, stock connectors on equipment aren't gold so the plating on the phoolery connectors adds nothing to conductivity.

Gold plating has its place though, in critical applications such as computers good conductivity is important and being gold does not oxidize both sides of connections are plated to insure proper operation and long life.

I've seen silver plated RF connectors and have bought a few plated PL-259s not all that expensive because they have one distinct advantage, they take solder like a sponge takes up water. That shortens the work time considerably and aids in preventing overheating the work.

OK so that's your 2c worth and I contributed a nickel to the cause making a grand total of 7c which should cover the tax on your next dollar purchase.