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1. [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259 (score: 1): Author: "Tom Martin" <tmartin@chartermi.net>; Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:44:48 -0600; A few weeks ago, I started with a 50' length of RG-213 and, after many attempts at soldering PL-259s, the coax was 44' long. HI! Lately, I have been ordering coax lengths with the connectors already; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00359.html (6,704 bytes)
2. Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259 (score: 1): Author: "Tim Duffy K3LR" <k3lr@k3lr.com>; Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:57:13 -0600; Here is an easy method to solder PL-259 connectors http://www.k3lr.com/engineering/pl259/ No longer using Made in USA generics Only using the Amphenol 83-1SP - PL-259 from Mouser 73, Tim K3LR --Origi; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00360.html (8,762 bytes)
3. Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259 (score: 1): Author: Al Kozakiewicz <akozak@hourglass.com>; Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:02:54 -0500; I detest the prep and the inability of any Weller soldering gun I own to heat the barrel of the connector up to soldering temperature in my lifetime without melting the cable jacket. I've migrated to; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00361.html (8,806 bytes)
4. Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259 (score: 1): Author: "Mark Robinson" <markrob@mindspring.com>; Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:39:37 -0500; Yes I use the Amphenols from RF Connection. The DX Engineering connectors are good too but use the Amphenols if you are using coax with an oversize centre conductor such as Extra-Flex 9096A. I use th; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00363.html (10,172 bytes)
5. Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259 (score: 1): Author: n4zkf <towertalk@n4zkf.com>; Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:08:29 -0500; There are holes in the PL-259 for a reason. To solder the shield to on the inside of the connector. See the link below. Lots of hear "fast" is the trick. (along with flux) http://www.seed-solutions.c; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00366.html (9,639 bytes)
6. Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259 (score: 1): Author: "Mark Robinson" <markrob@mindspring.com>; Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:02:12 -0500; You really need two soldering irons for the job. A smaller iron to solder the inner pin and then a big 100 watt iron to solder the outer jacket. Mark N1UK ____________________________________________; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00368.html (9,972 bytes)
7. Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259 (score: 1): Author: "Rroger (K8RI on TowerTalk)" <k8ri-on-towertalk@tm.net>; Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:32:49 -0500; Except the comment was made specifically about soldering "N Type" not UHF On top of that none of the PL-259s I have installed have those holes in them.<:-)) I use "crimp" type connectors on every thi; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00370.html (14,209 bytes)
8. Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259 (score: 1): Author: "Jim W7RY" <w7ry@inbox.com>; Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:11:15 -0800; Yucko! Why not do it the way the manufacturer recommends? 73 Jim W7RY _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00371.html (11,114 bytes)
9. Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259 (score: 1): Author: "Jim W7RY" <w7ry@inbox.com>; Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:13:31 -0800; Yucko! Simply tin the braid. Then make the cut, and thread into the connector body. No "hairs" to come loose and short or arc because they are too close. 73 Jim W7RY _________________________________; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00372.html (12,365 bytes)
10. Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259 (score: 1): Author: "Rroger (K8RI on TowerTalk)" <k8ri-on-towertalk@tm.net>; Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:45:05 -0500; Just one big one that gets hot fast. It has to be in and out quick. A deft touch with the 225 watt Weller will do both the barrel and the tip. However when soldering the barrel there is a lot of mass; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00373.html (12,077 bytes)
11. Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259 (score: 1): Author: "Rroger (K8RI on TowerTalk)" <k8ri-on-towertalk@tm.net>; Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:47:12 -0500; Yup! Although this method does work, there are just too many negatives associated with it. 73 Roger (K8RI) _______________________________________________ ____________________________________________; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00374.html (12,973 bytes)
12. Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259 (score: 1): Author: Rik van Riel <riel@surriel.com>; Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 23:09:31 -0500; Even a 40W iron seems to work fine, as long as it has a real heavy tip. Between soldering the different holes I need to turn the LMR-400 around anyway, which gives the iron time to heat back up to a; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00375.html (8,982 bytes)
13. Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259 (score: 1): Author: Stu Ritter <Stu@mercedeslist.com>; Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 04:28:37 -0700; On my 225 watt Weller I have filed the tip down so there is a 1/16 inch long 1/16 inch round pin that goes into the hole and the rest of the tip lays against the barrel. With a little practice you c; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00377.html (9,314 bytes)
14. Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259 (score: 1): Author: "Rroger (K8RI on TowerTalk)" <k8ri-on-towertalk@tm.net>; Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 09:13:48 -0500; I've had a number ask what I see as negatives for this approach. I'm referring to the folding back of the braid over the jacket and then screwing the PL259 over it. I've seen some of these connection; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00379.html (15,454 bytes)
15. Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259 (score: 1): Author: "Mark Robinson" <markrob@mindspring.com>; Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:16:30 -0500; I use a Panavise to hold the coax while I am soldering the connector. I like to point the connector downwards when soldering the centre pin and point the connector upwards when soldering the body, so; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00381.html (10,650 bytes)
16. Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259 (score: 1): Author: Barry Gross <n1eu.barry@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 16:27:48 +0000; Can someone provide a link to an example of this "better constructed solder type PL259" with the barrel for RG213 size coax? Thanks & 73, Barry N1EU _______________________________________________ __; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00382.html (9,581 bytes)
17. Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259 (score: 1): Author: Grant Saviers <grants2@pacbell.net>; Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 09:43:18 -0800; The process I've used for 40 years for solder PL259's to RG8/11, not new or unique and in several texts: remove about 1.5" of jacket with a box cutter, bending the cable so you don't nick the braid e; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00386.html (11,494 bytes)
18. Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259 (score: 1): Author: <john@kk9a.com>; Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 14:43:28 -0500; I've used this method for 25 years with great success. John KK9A The process I've used for 40 years for solder PL259's to RG8/11, not new or unique and in several texts: remove about 1.5" of jacket w; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00393.html (9,535 bytes)
19. Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259 (score: 1): Author: <john@kk9a.com>; Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 14:45:20 -0500; What negatives (assuming that you use a minimal amount of solder)? Yup! Although this method does work, there are just too many negatives associated with it. 73 Roger (K8RI) _________________________; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00394.html (8,359 bytes)
20. Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259 (score: 1): Author: w3qx@qsl.net; Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 15:59:45 -0500; Maybe I missed this at the beginning of the thread but, umm, does anyone use resistance soldering? If so, with what brand equipment, and what is your experience with it? -30- ________________________; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00400.html (8,553 bytes)

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