->  PW> Most designs I have seen so far suggest an "N"
connector and a few
->  PW> use BNC. "N" fittings are not available locally
except by special
->  PW> order, and I judged BNC to be too prone to deterioration from the
->  PW> pervasive moisture through much of the year,

-> AFAIK BNC connectors are designed for indoor use only.

That is correct. But of course then can be sealed with "Coax Tape"
fairly well. 


->  PW> (is this a "P" type connector?) as is used on CB and VHF
->  PW> radios.

-> "UHF" ?

While it is called a "UHF" connector as noted i nmy message to PW it is
only designed for Frequencies up to 200 Mhz. A little short of the
definition of the UHF band. And is Somewhat Unsuitable for anything
higher then 500 Mhz as PW found out..


-> AFAIIK F connecctors are designed for 75 ohm TV antennas and don't work
-> well in 50 ohn setups.

They produce a Higher SWR reading(signal Loss) then the 50 ohm fittings
but if you use a Gain Anttenna one can still come out better then the
little rubber duckies supplitd with 902.11 equipment. 
Of course using a TNC or SMR fitting is better. 

->  PW> Will BNC connections be any better?

->  if you use the RG58 version (designed for 50 ohms) is could make a
->  difference...

 BAD idea. RG-58 is totaly UN-suitable. As I recall he was talking maybe
a 50 Foot cable run!
 Look up the Cable loss you have to live with at
those frequencies.
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