I just took one off in about five minutes, most of the time spent looking for
tools.
I cut the cable off close to the connector (1" or so). This allows you to
unscrew the outer sheath and get it out of the way. In the past, I have
drilled out the solder in the four holes securing the braid. This time,
working quickly, I heated the connector with a propane torch until the solder
melted then gave the whole thing a sharp rap on the work bench, wear some
safety eyewear. This clears the excess solder and breaks the bond. Then I
clamped the stub of cable in a vise and turned the torch on the center pin for
a few seconds then grabbed the connector with some pliers and pulled the whole
thing off.
I put the pieces in a Pyrex dish with some TarnX, and when the tarnish is gone,
I rinse, dry and the connector looks like it did 50 years ago.
Wes N7WS
On Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 10:44:51 AM MST, David Shindler
<david.shindler@pro-bio.ca> wrote:
Colleagues,
Thanks all for discussion and good advice on co-ax connectors.
I have some old (at least 50 yrs) silver-plated PL-259 connectors that
presumably are good quality.
The problem is that they are properly and solidly soldered to co-ax.
Has anyone had success at desoldering PL-259 connectors and removing the
co-ax.? If so, any guidance on how to do this would be appreciated. (I do not
have professional de-soldering tools - just the basics.)
David, VA3IIF
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