PL-259's are excellent connectors when installed and used correctly. Unlike N and BNC connectors, a PL-259 is dependent on proper engagement of its outer shell and interconnecting teeth to the mating SO-239 socket.
Use a small pair of pliers to snug up -- not tighten -- the shell. Be careful not to crush the shell by exuberant use of force! It takes just a few seconds to assure a reliable connection. When engaging the center pin, be suspicious if the mating force is unusually low. 73 Frank W3LPL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Robinson" <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 4:34:52 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Foot Switch Doesn't Work - Now Working Along the same line, use this thinking with your PL259/SO239 connectors. Sometimes even new ones don’t make a solid connection. > > > -- Rick Genesis 1-29 ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
