I've found the same problem with two batches of Teflon insulated, single hole mount SO-239 connectors manufactured in China and purchased from RF Connection. The center pin spins within the Teflon bushing and unless the user is extremely careful when connecting a PL-259, the wire connected to the center conductor will break off.
I returned one batch and received a second batch that were supposed to be correct and found the same problem. I rejected those as well. I agree that a connector with this problem should not be used - too great a risk of damage to the internal wiring. Jack K8ZOA On 2/25/2011 12:58 PM, dw wrote: > Hi John, > If it were me, and there is a possibility that the inner wire soldered > to the inner pin could freely spin around during the process of taking > on/off coax at the back of the unit, I would not take the risk of > compromising the inner wire such that it could twist, bird-cage or > possibly short to gnd. > > N1BBR ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
