One of the main reasons I like PL259s is precisely because they ARE so
easy to install on a cable. I use a procedure similar to Don's: tin
the braid, cut off a bit of braid and center insulator from the end,
insert/screw into connector, solder the braid through the holes, solder
the center conductor, cut off the excess wire from the center conductor.
Done.
It makes an extremely rugged and reliable connection. You could
literally support your entire body weight from the cable without pulling
it out of the connector.
Alan N1AL
On 11/12/2013 10:32 AM, Peter Torry wrote:
For the last 50+ years I have heard continuously of the challenges
encountered with the making off of PL259 connectors. Why on earth do we
persist in using these poor connectors as there are good alternatives
available for most types of coaxial cable.
73
Peter
G3SMT
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