The PL-259 is not a constant impedance connector. It works fine on either cable. And yes, crimp is a whole lot easier. Solder the center pin and you will be golden.
Ken K6MR From: Raymond Benny<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, April 8, 2021 12:23 To: 160<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Topband: PL259 type connectors for RG11 I'm in the process of building a vertical phased antenna system for 80m and 160m. I am looking to purchase some crimp type connectors to build the phasing lines but have not found any. RF Parts does not have them. Somewhere online, it was suggested I use the typical RG8 /213 crimp-on connector instead and wonder if this is OK? I do know that the center conductor is smaller in diameter than common RG8/213 cable. Would this make a difference? It seems to me that in the past I did use the standard PL259 and soldered the center conductor and braid, but I'd rather use crimp-on type connectors instead. Any thoughts or other sources for RG11 type PL259 connectors? I did try google and eBay, but they all ended up showing either RG6 or 'N' type connectors. Ray, N6VR/W7YA _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
