Thanks Vic for posting this URL. Many will find it helpful. I'm a career (retired) two-way radio tech and have used this method for decades. In fact, I thought I discovered it! (:-))
In the two-way business we installed and removed many hundreds of mobile antennas, usually reusing the antenna and cables on the "new" vehicle, so this method was helpful in saving time and money. I use a pair of small slip-joint pliers to "snug" the two together .. NOT wrench-tight. ----- Original Message ----- From: Vic K2VCO To: Paul Christensen Cc: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, 28 January, 2010 16:44 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] BNC Connectors Paul Christensen wrote: > I rarely recommend alternative installation methods to that provided by a > manufacturer, but if you attempt to use soldered PL-259s with a "UG-175/U" > reducer, this method sets the standard in my opinion: > > http://www.w5fc.org/files/how-to/PL259.PDF I have to agree that this is a life-changing improvement in making cables! I've been doing it this way for years with no problems. An advantage which Paul didn't mention is that it's easy to remove the connector and re-use it. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ______________________________________________________________ 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
