On 08/09/2020 10:18 am, NY wrote:
> "A. Dumas"  wrote in message
> news:5f564549$0$10286$e4fe514c@news.xs4all.nl...
>> On 07-09-2020 15:38, druck wrote:
>>> I'd go for a micro HDMI cable, as I don't like the idea of a full
>>> size cable and bulky converter hanging off a small connector. Also if
>>> you ever want to drive dual displays, there wont be room for two
>>> converters.
>>
>> The adapter that the foundation sells avoids that because it's a
>> little cable, see e.g.
>>
https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/235mm-micro-hdmi-to-standard-hdmi-adapter-ca
ble
>>
>
> Yes I much prefer a short flexible cable rather than a dual-ended
> plug-and-socket when it's necessary to change between mini- and
> full-size HDMI or micro-USB and USB C, because it provides strain relief.
>
> But the correct cable (eg mini HDMI plug on one end and full HDMI plug
> on the other) is the best solution.
>
>
>
> Usually mini sockets are as good as the full size version than preceded
> it. The only exception is the mini aerial connector on one of my USB DVB
> TV adaptor devices. Instead of having a full size Belling Lee coaxial
> aerial socket (which may require the casing of the adaptor to be flared
> out at one end) they chose to use a miniature socket that is only about
> 2 mm diameter, and to supply a Belling Lee to mini adaptor (solid, not a
> short length of cable). The adaptor and socket do not mate properly and
> the adaptor pulls out if the aerial cable is wiggled slightly. So I've
> wrapped lots of tape around it to secure it to the USB device. The best
> plug/socket for that sort of thing is BNC: securely latches together but
> only needs 1/4 turn to release it, rather than faffing with the
> multi-turn screw of an F connector. But no-one uses BNC any more :-(

Do you need one of these?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/SODIAL-Coaxial-Antenna-Cable-Adaptor/dp/B00H3CS4BK/ref
=sr_1_16?crid=2L8QQNBCIIDEX&dchild=1&keywords=mcx+aerial+adapter&qid=1599562255
&sprefix=mcx+%2Caps%2C340&sr=8-16


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Chris Elvidge, England

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