<< I'm with Carl on this one. Actually, the crimp N-connectors I use have center pins designed to be crimped *and* soldered -- there's a little hole in the side for soldering. I've found that there's
I tin it and then use a tubing cutter to trim it. Very neat job. -- Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ _______________________________________________ Amps mailing list Amps@contesting.co
When I was working for RKO Radio in Chicago back in the early '80s, we analyzed return loss measurements of various crimp v. soldered connections. This was an important consideration when measuring
I learned the correct way in the US Navy in the late 50's and its never "easy", just "correct" Its always better to crimp AND solder the center conductor unless you feel lucky but dont blame the conn
Ive run numerous VNA tests of both and see minimal differences thru low VHF; so close as to call it measuring or assembly error. Above that the nod goes to crimp but there is also some garbage out th
I do that too. I believe I solder the braid about as well as anyone, and I use the good Amphenol silver connectors, etc., so there's no problem with the solder sticking. I said it's tricky to contro
Often, I am asked to look at radios in my flying friend's aircraft. The first thing I do is check out the antenna connections. In particular, the bnc connector. Rarely is it the radio. The bad connec
This is definitely true, although in the Signal corps we used crimped connectors all over in field installations and vehicular use with no problems. Modern connectors are nickel coated and surface tr
That's what I was taught and still do when the need arises. Gary...wa6fgi _______________________________________________ Amps mailing list Amps@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/lis
Bad move. Don't do it. By using the tubing cutter, you are certainly doing a neat job but you are deforming that soldered braid and pushing it, as a sharp edge, inwards, through the dielectric toward
We were poor and had to use a single edge razor blade to lightly score the braid-solder before breaking it off. Don W4DNR _______________________________________________ Amps mailing list Amps@contes
I was taught (at a TV station) how to put PL-259's on with a single edged razor blade, that and a big soldering gun. (I still do) We did hundreds a day each, usually in a party of 4 or 5. -- 73 Ron K
Used a Bosuns knife in the navy and a linoleum knife at home. RG-8/213 is mil spec rated at 5000V and easily handles 10KV so I wouldnt stain my undies with a little knick. Carl KM1H _________________
My solder techniques are much more sophisticated. I use a box cutter. 73 Roger (K8RI) _______________________________________________ Amps mailing list Amps@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com
You had a razor blade? We had to gnaw off the jacket and then bite through the individual strands one-by-one! Then we had to rub the solder with a stick until it melted! 73, Ward N0AX ______________
"You had a razor blade? We had to gnaw off the jacket and then bite through the individual strands one-by-one! Then we had to rub the solder with a stick until it melted!" You had solder? We had to g
That's the advantage of that old tried and true coax. With many of the new LMR and CNT cables you have to carefully score the jacket and then break it. I think you could ruin the braid with a rough f
First liar has no chance in this group! I was going to tell my story of using a 10 penny nail heated on my mothers gas stove for a soldering iron but that just seems too tame! 73, Gerald K5GW In a me
See how much more advanced us rich farmers were. My folks installed indoor plumbing just before I came along. Unfortunately that last sentence is not a joke. <:-)) 73 Roger (K8RI) ___________________