Same here Bud. My guess is most hams have been frustrated by this task. Here is how I solved the problem once and for all: 1. Obtain a professional temperature controlled soldering iron with moderate
Steve, I'm curious about the comment below regarding using razor blades for trimming... Are you saying that was the tool used for the entire cable end preparation or just the braid trim step? Please
My way of installing PL259 is as follows: 1.Go to industrial tool supply store and obtain D4 reamer. The reamer diameter is 13/32" (0.406"). I have other reamer that have a diameter 0.404" which I pr
Steve, I'm curious about the comment below regarding using razor blades for trimming... Are you saying that was the tool used for the entire cable end preparation or just the braid trim step? Please
Well that's interesting. You referenced several times in your posts "...what Amphenol recommends..." etc. - for example not pre-tinning the braid and now the 0.00" braid edge dimension. I was surpris
flush That's what I do Patrick. I use a small shield set back because without it voltage breakdown is reduced. I lightly pre-tin the shield and center because it greatly speeds soldering time and pr
Another way of cutting the non soldered braid is to use a piece of thin wall Al tubing whose ID is about the same as the OD of the dielectric. Slip that piece of tubing between the braid and dielectr
When I cut braid....I use a nail clip to really get it to the right specification. A nail clip is easy to use, cuts the braid effectively...and are cheap. Your mileage may vary..... Lee - K0WA ______