I agree, but I've also found that solder will flow better if you take a small file and shine everything up before soldering.
Chuck WB2EDV ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff DePolo" <j...@broadsci.com> To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:48 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex > > It's a lot easier to get solder to flow on silver-plated connectors and > reducers...you don't have to use as much heat so it causes less > damage/deformation to the dielectric and jacket. > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony KT9AC >> Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:33 PM >> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 >> Andrew Superflex >> >> >> >> Is it ok to use Silver PL259's and nickel reducers (UG176)? >> >> Thanks to everyone on their input. Trying to connect a >> MSR2000 and T4084 >> duplexer set (both UHF connectors). >> >> Tony >> >> Chuck Kelsey wrote: >> > >> > >> > I solder the reducer onto the heliax shield, then screw it >> in to the >> > PL259 >> > and finish the soldering - some through the PL259 holes that I have >> > already >> > enlarged, and the center pin last. >> > >> > Chuck >> > >> > ----- Original Message ----- >> > From: "Jeff DePolo" <j...@broadsci.com >> <mailto:jd0%40broadsci.com> <mailto:jd0%40broadsci.com>> >> > To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> >> > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com>> >> > Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:14 PM >> > Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew >> > Superflex >> > >> > > >> > > I drill a hole perpendicular to the axis of the cable >> through the RG59 >> > > reducer (in the "smooth" area above the threads) so you can get >> > solder to >> > > flow into it, maybe that's what Chuck was referring to? >> > > >> > > For 3/8" Superflex, the OD of the cable shield is just a >> tad too big to >> > > screw into a PL-259 easily, so I take a drill bit and >> shave off the >> > tips >> > > of >> > > the threads inside the PL-259 so the cable goes in easy, >> then solder >> > on as >> > > you normally would. >> > > >> > > I never came up with a solution I liked for putting 1/2" Superflex >> > > connectors on a regular PL-259, so when I'm forced to use >> PL-259's I >> > > usually >> > > go with 1/4" or 3/8" 'flex or buy a real Andrew connector. >> > > >> > > --- Jeff WN3A >> > > >> > > >> > >> -----Original Message----- >> > >> From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> >> > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> >> > >> [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> >> > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of >> Chuck Kelsey >> > >> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:27 PM >> > >> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> >> > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> >> > >> Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 >> > >> Andrew Superflex >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> I wasn't sure, but that rings a bell. I think I had to drill >> > >> out the ones >> > >> for RG58 because that's all I had on hand. You know how >> that goes ;-) >> > >> >> > >> Chuck >> > >> WB2EDV >> > >> >> > >> ----- Original Message ----- >> > >> From: "larynl2" <lar...@hotmail.com >> <mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com> <mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com> >> > <mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com> > >> > >> To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> >> > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> >> > >> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > >> > >> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:22 PM >> > >> Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew >> > >> Superflex >> > >> >> > >> > Chuck, if you use a reducer made for RG59 (and RG8X?) >> > >> there's no need to >> > >> > drill. Perfect fit. >> > >> > >> > >> > Laryn K8TVZ >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> >> > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> >> > >> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> , "Chuck Kelsey" >> > >> <wb2...@...> >> > >> > wrote: >> > >> >> >> > >> >> I've used 1/4" superflex with PL259 & reducer. Works fine. >> > >> Seems like I >> > >> >> had >> > >> >> to drill the reducer, but that's easy anyway. >> > >> >> >> > >> >> Chuck >> > >> >> WB2EDV >> > >> > >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> > >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> > >> Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.65/2323 - Release >> > >> Date: 09/01/09 06:52:00 >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > ------------------------------------ >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > Yahoo! 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