One source of problems fitting PL-259's is that, when you cut the LMR-400,
the soft copper clad aluminum "fans" preventing it from sliding into the
connector. You can file the very tip to "round" the conductor or try
forming it back to round with pliers. You will always have a little AL
exposed at the cut end but I usually trim the center long, solder the center
pin, and then cut the center conductor flush with the PL-259's pin. Quality
connectors help too!
73 de Perry - K4PWO
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