Well, when the equipment has a SO-239, I tend to use a PL-259 to connect
to it. I guess I'm 'funny' that way.
Joe M.
Glenn Little WB4UIV wrote:
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> The PL-259 is not a connector anyone that is serious about communications
> would use. The connector is not waterproof, it is not constant impedance,
> it is just a very poor choice for a connector.
>
> At my last job there was a sign. It stated:
>
> You can get it:
> 1. quickly.
> 2. inexpensively
> 3. with quality.
> Which two do you want?
>
> The PL-259 is answer 1 and 2.
>
> I would not have one on an installation that I depended on.
>
> Just my observations from 45 years work with electronics.
>
> 73
> GLenn
> WB4UIV
>
> At 05:12 AM 04/05/05, you wrote:
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> >It IS? I use PL-259s on 1/4" Heliax (The UG-176 adapter fits perfect -
> >that's the one made for RG-59). I always thought the PL259 was one of
> >the most plentiful (and cheapest) connectors there was.
> >
> >Joe M.
> >
> >Joe wrote:
> > >
> > > Any special reason why you would want to? LDF4-50A is the most common
> > and easiest to find connectors for. LDF4-50A also has half the loss and
> > would be more durable. The LDF1-50 might be good for jumpers with small
> > turning radiuses.
> > >
> > > Joe
> > >
> > > ---- dy3lmk143_13mhz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> > > Can I use this type of cable in 2M?
> > >
> > >
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