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Re: [TowerTalk] Rugged Connectors

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rugged Connectors
From: Martin Flynn <maflynn@theflynn.org>
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2019 13:28:03 -0500
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Might be overkill, however I have seen a replacement coupling nut for a PL-259 made out of 18-8 hex bar stock.

Martin W2RWJ

On 2/24/2019 1:03 PM, Grant Saviers wrote:
Nice to have a strain relief, but I've yet to see a PL259 barrel that can withstand the casual abuse of FD "help" - dropping on the end, stepping on it, dragging thru the mud, etc.  Once bent, they need replaced.  There isn't any reason IMO the threaded section can't be made much thicker for about $0.05.  Anybody know of a source?

Grant KZ1W

On 2/23/2019 17:23 PM, Gary wrote:
The local radio club is opting to replace the ancient feedlines we use at Field Day. It looks like we will be going to RG-8X. I have crimped many connectors and have the proper tools to do so.

I am looking for a way to make the connector attachment to the coax truly rugged! I have seen "manufactured" cables the have a strain relief where the cable and connector come together. Is there a way for the home user to do something similar?

Thanks and 73,
Gary kk0sd
gary_mayfield@hotmail.com<mailto:gary_mayfield@hotmail.com>

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