Originally Posted by mk2mark

Hi Guys, quick question. I've done a bit of research on cantennas but there's one thing I can't find an answer on. All of the cantennas I have seen use an n-type connector to join the lead to the can - would there be any problem bypassing this and just cut the cable, fix the shield wire to the outside of the can and leave the core protruding into the can? The only thing that makes me doubt this is that n-type connectors have a 50 ohm rating whatever that means.

Also depending on the core cable I can't remember if it's braided or not, if it is would there be any issue with stiffening it up with some solder, or does the element need to be copper?

Thanks guys, hope all that makes sense.

Mark