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Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering RG213 to PL259

To: Steve Katz <stevek@jmr.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering RG213 to PL259
From: Bill Turner <dezrat@copper.net>
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2007 08:26:11 -0800
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On Mon, 5 Feb 2007 09:28:51 -0800 , Steve Katz <stevek@jmr.com> wrote:


>I've used PTFE dielectric PL-259s also, but they were non-Amphenol brand and
>I've had several fail.  Not necessarily due to the Teflon, but just overall
>quality and workmanship.

------------ REPLY FOLLOWS ------------

Over the years I have learned my lesson. Nothing but Amphenol brand
coax connectors here. I especially avoid elbow connectors by Radio
Shack, having burned two of them open. One of the two developed an
intermittent internal connection and as a result did about $400 worth
of damage to my amp due to arcing in the tune capacitor. 

A costly lesson.

Bill, W6WRT
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