Josh said it best. You'd be amazed at the crap that actually works somehow in a ham shack.
John Sent from my iPad > On Nov 18, 2016, at 8:13 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List > <[email protected]> wrote: > > The "right" way to splice it is with 2 male PL259 connections on both cut > ends and then a double female to connect them together. > > In reality the center conductor carries the signal and the outer is the > shield. The signal from the antenna really isn't a high frequency signal > requiring a shielded connection with high signal to noise ratio. I agree > with your bayou brethren, just split out the center conductor and shield. > Solder independently and heat shrink. It will probably work though it may > not get a gps fix as quick and the signal may not be as strong... Oh well. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > >> On Nov 18, 2016 8:03 PM, "Dennis C. via CnC-List" <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> My old Garmin text only GPS quit acquiring satellites. I tried a spare 128 >> with the same result. Aha, bad antenna. I bought a cheap Chinese knock off >> replacement. >> >> When I went to pull the old antenna out, I discovered the cable somehow got >> cut by the steering system. (I think it was a leprechaun or boat gremlin >> but not sure.) >> >> So, the old antenna is probably still good and I'd like to fix it as a >> spare. With a new antenna costing only $30, it doesn't pay to invest in >> pricey splice connectors, etc. My buddies on the bayou and some internet >> research say the RG58 AU cable can be spliced by soldering. >> >> Seems simple enough. >> Peel back the outer covers and shields >> Strip the insulator to expose the center conductors >> Solder the center conductors together >> Build up the insulator with Teflon tape, heat shrink tubing, etc >> Pull one shield down >> Pull the other shield over it and solder >> Finish with heat shrink >> Like this only neater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vYcYz9pbTE >> >> This is more of a curiosity project than a necessity. Just chunking the old >> one in the trash is also OK. >> >> Any other ideas? I see cheap connectors on mouser.com etc but don't see a >> butt splice thingie. I saw a video using two female connectors and a barrel >> connector. >> >> Dennis C. >> Touche' 35-1 #83 >> Mandeville, LA >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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