Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 connectors

2016-05-20 Thread Jim Allen
I believe the technical name for that "putty like substance" in the Navy supply system was Monkey Shit. When I was a Radioman a long, long time ago, that's the only name ever used. 73 de W6OGC Jim Allen > That was my experience servicing radio installation on board large ships. We > used what

Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 connectors

2016-05-20 Thread EricJ
My experience too. I might have inadvertently bought Amphenol connectors 60 years ago when the market was much smaller, and Amphenol market share was larger, but I never did it on purpose. The only connector failures I've had over the years, a comparative few, could be attributed to hasty const

Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 connectors

2016-05-19 Thread riese-k3djc
Used PL259s on my 432 array,, was up for 15 year and taped and coated with silicon seal,, looked like new when I took them down and the match was 1.1 good connectors Bob K3DJC > On connections open to the air (on a ship that meant constant salt > spray) we > carefully sealed the connection

Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 connectors

2016-05-19 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
ael Walker Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 7:04 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 connectors I have used Generic PL259's for decades, and while I have had a few bad ones, they usually failed while I was soldering them. But for amateur use, they are fine. Correctly s

Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 connectors

2016-05-19 Thread Michael Walker
I have used Generic PL259's for decades, and while I have had a few bad ones, they usually failed while I was soldering them. But for amateur use, they are fine. Correctly soldered, a connector shouldn't have an issue holding your body weight. :) (Flame retardant suit on) Mike va3mw On Thu,

Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 connectors

2016-05-19 Thread Joe W2KJ
Believe I read somewhere that Amphenol connectors are being made in Mexico...not sure how long ago that got started. 73, Joe W2KJ I QRP, therefore I am On May 19, 2016, at 11:05 AM, Drew AF2Z wrote: > It was an 83-1sp I recently bought that had de

Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 connectors

2016-05-19 Thread Jim Brown
On Thu,5/19/2016 8:05 AM, Drew AF2Z wrote: It was an 83-1sp I recently bought that had defective threading. I've seen this as well in perhaps 1% or less of the Amphenol 83-1SPs that I've bought and installed. The symptom is that the height of the thread is shorter than it should be, and you c

Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 connectors

2016-05-19 Thread Drew AF2Z
It was an 83-1sp I recently bought that had defective threading. Let's face it: the name brand products of the past are not what they used to be, quality-wise. (Some others I will never buy again: Grundig, Levis, Herman boots...) Mental note to self regarding PL-259's-- check for defective thr

Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 connectors

2016-05-19 Thread Ronnie Hull
Type N connectors are great! I just don't see where is any gain to using them on HF! They will make NO difference on either end of your QSO. Most of the PL259's I see for sale today are crap. I'm a professional in the communications industry so I use both styles on a Dailey basis The 83-1SP's as

Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 connectors

2016-05-19 Thread j...@kk9a.com
Unfortunately probably no manufacture is using Amphenol jacks. I have had N jack failures in equipment where non-Amphenol connectors lost their spring and I previously owned an Acom amp that had very loose fitting SO-239's. John KK9A from: Barry w2up Thu May 19 08:01:25 EDT 2016 Do you think wha

Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 connectors

2016-05-19 Thread Barry
Do you think whatever you're plugging into uses Amphenol SO-239's? Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/PL-259-connectors-tp7617598p7617605.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __

Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 connectors

2016-05-19 Thread Bert Craig
6 0:00 Subject: [Elecraft] PL-259 connectors Friends, The only PL-259 connectors any amateur should ever use are the ones from Amphenol stamped 83-1SP. If you don't believe me, you can easily discuss this issue with Frank, W3LPL. If you are at Dayton, he'll be covering vario

Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 connectors

2016-05-19 Thread w5sum
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 11:00 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] PL-259 connectors Friends, The only PL-259 connectors any amateur should ever use are the ones from Amphenol stamped 83-1SP. If you don't believe me, you can easily discuss this issue with Frank, W3LPL

[Elecraft] PL-259 connectors

2016-05-18 Thread Todd Ruby
Friends, The only PL-259 connectors any amateur should ever use are the ones from Amphenol stamped 83-1SP. If you don't believe me, you can easily discuss this issue with Frank, W3LPL. If you are at Dayton, he'll be covering various topics during Contest University or gabbing with contesters

Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 Connectors

2012-05-23 Thread Jim Brown
On 5/23/2012 7:27 AM, Ross Primrose N4RP wrote: > W3LPL recommends this one: > Amphenol-RF/83-1SP He's not the only one who does -- so do I, and so do most serious RF engineers. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman

Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 Connectors

2012-05-23 Thread Ross Primrose N4RP
W3LPL recommends this one: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Amphenol-RF/83-1SP/?qs=qhgJLQbFbXlTrY%2furm6%2fdAkd3oX%2fdrWz3R1okn99EvE%3d and no other 73, Ross N4RP On 5/23/2012 8:48 AM, Gary Gregory wrote: > *Esteemed members of this group. > > Can anyone send me a link to a reputable

Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 Connectors

2012-05-23 Thread Bert Craig
"Elecraft" Subject: [Elecraft] PL-259 Connectors Date: Wed, May 23, 2012 08:48 *Esteemed members of this group. Can anyone send me a link to a reputable supplier of quality PL-259 connectors as I need to renew my patch chords. It appears after sending email requests to numerous su

Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 Connectors

2012-05-23 Thread Bill
I just checked that website and some of their prices. Way too high for my blood! DX Engineering at www.dxengineering.com ships worldwide. They sell silver/Teflon connectors (I use them and they are very good quality). Bill W2BLC -- IN GOD I TRUST (but, NOT a single politician)

Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 Connectors

2012-05-23 Thread hawley, charles j jr
[garyvk...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 7:48 AM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] PL-259 Connectors *Esteemed members of this group. Can anyone send me a link to a reputable supplier of quality PL-259 connectors as I need to renew my patch chords. It appears after sending email

[Elecraft] PL-259 Connectors

2012-05-23 Thread Gary Gregory
*Esteemed members of this group. Can anyone send me a link to a reputable supplier of quality PL-259 connectors as I need to renew my patch chords. It appears after sending email requests to numerous suppliers in VK they all seem to sell rubbish..aaah... In the interest of BW perhaps it is b