This is probably nothing new for the old-timers, but if you're using a
Weller-type soldering gun on PL-259s and the heat output seems marginal,
take pliers and tighten up the nuts that attach the tip, as hard as you
can. Even 1/16 turn can make a dramatic difference in the amount of heat
generated.
BTW, the "easy to solder" PL-259s from the Wireman also help, as does using
his RG-8X low-loss, which has a tinned shield and foil inside that. I'm
replacing all my jumpers in the shack, in the hope of cutting down on stray
RF.
No connection with Press, just a happy customer.
73, Pete Smith N4ZR
n4zr@contesting.com
Sometimes a tower is just a tower
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