Topband: PL259 type connectors for RG11

[donovanf at erols.com]

Hi Ray, 


I've used Amphenol 83-1SP PL-259 connectors on RG-11 at least 
100 times and they're always 100% trouble free. I'm not aware of a 
suitable crimp RG-11 connector. I'm referring the standard RG-11 
with a copper center conductor and shield and not cable TV RG-11. 


73 
Frank 
W3LPL 

----- Original Message -----

From: "Raymond Benny" <rayn6vr at gmail.com> 
To: "160" <topband at contesting.com> 
Sent: Thursday, April 8, 2021 7:22:34 PM 
Subject: Topband: PL259 type connectors for RG11 

I'm in the process of building a vertical phased antenna system for 80m and 
160m. I am looking to purchase some crimp type connectors to build the 
phasing lines but have not found any. RF Parts does not have them. 

Somewhere online, it was suggested I use the typical RG8 /213 crimp-on 
connector instead and wonder if this is OK? I do know that the center 
conductor is smaller in diameter than common RG8/213 cable. Would this make 
a difference? It seems to me that in the past I did use the standard PL259 
and soldered the center conductor and braid, but I'd rather use crimp-on 
type connectors instead. 

Any thoughts or other sources for RG11 type PL259 connectors? I did try 
google and eBay, but they all ended up showing either RG6 or 'N' type 
connectors. 

Ray, 
N6VR/W7YA 
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