On Sat, 19 Jan 2008 07:42:02 -0800 (PST), "Robert M. Gary"
wrote:

On Jan 14, 4:48*pm, John Smith wrote:
In article ,
*Jim Stewart wrote:

Are they acceptable for avionics use?

I wouldn't recommend them.
Maybe as a temporary emergency repair, but not for something you want to
depend on.

I always thought that the half turn connectors that are the standard
in avionics were called BNC. If not, what are they called?

They are; the discussion is related to how the connectors are attached to the
cables themselves. The reference to "Twist-on" refers to connectors that are
merely jammed onto the cable by hand and are expected to keep electrical contact
by friction alone. Folks are recommending avoidance of these in favor of those
that attach using tools specifically designed for the task.

Me, I just go to the local computer store and buy some of the pre-made RG-58
cables with BNC connectors already attached.....

Ron Wanttaja