[Amps] UHF Connectors

[Roger (K8RI)]

On 11/13/2013 1:15 AM, Bill Turner wrote:
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> On Tue, 12 Nov 2013 22:46:58 -0000, Ian wrote:
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>> We know that the original PL259 is an excellent connector if it is
>> assembled properly, but the original design allows so many different
>> ways of doing it badly - so much so that badly assembled PL259s have
>> become one of the most common causes of RFI.
>
> REPLY:

Like solder connectors, buy good ones and a good crimper.  At over a 100 
connectors in an SO2R set-up I'd hate to have to go back to the solder type.

73,

Roger (K8RI)

>
> I've given up on the traditional solder-type PL-259s. Now I use the crimp on
> type and have never had a failure. The crimper is expensive but well worth
> the time and hassle saved.  I got both crimper and connectors on eBay. There
> are many sizes so be sure you get the right ones.
>
> 73, Bill W6WRT
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