[TowerTalk] Using A Big Iron On PL-259's

[DavidC]

Thanks for the heads-up Ian!  I tracked down several
"suspicious" devices on the Newark site, can you help
me to narrow these down to the actual connector you
described, please?

- Thanks! & 73, DavidC  K1YP in Hudson, FL


VOLTREX BRAND SPC/MULTICOMP RF CONNECTORS
50-OHM UHF AND MINI-UHF CONNECTORS

32N1102  CPFI 259-19 UHF TWIST-ON PLUGS   3.10 EA1 235

32N1103  CPFI 259-11 UHF TWIST-ON PLUGS   3.10 EA1 0

92N3353  1507  MINI-UHF CRIMP PLUGS   2.75 EA1 101

92N3378  1532  UHF CRIMP PLUGS   3.06 EA1 256

92N3379  1533  UHF CRIMP PLUGS Purchased For Customer Only. Contact Local
Branch To Order. 4.77 EA1 0

92N3380  1534  UHF CRIMP PLUGS   5.59 EA1 25

95N3526  MINI-UHF PUSH ON UHF PUSH-ON PLUG   2.06 EA1 34

95N3527  MINI-UHF-CRIMP  MINI-UHF CRIMP PLUGS   3.10 EA1 0


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> The Farnell catalog in the UK now carries 'Multicomp' UHF plugs with a
> solderless pressure-sleeve shield clamp (rather like the MA/COM improved
> N type). You tighten down with a wrench to make a solid shield contact
> that's strong enough to swing on. Only the center pin needs to be
> soldered with a small iron.
>
> The connectors have a gold-plated center pin, Teflon insulation, and
> nickel-plated brass body. RG58 uses a completely different plug body,
> not a reducer.
>
> They are more expensive than standard PL-259s, but a real lifesaver for
> outdoor use.
>
> Farnell/Newark in the USA might have them... they're worth seeking out.
>
> 73 from Ian G3SEK          Editor, 'The VHF/UHF DX Book'
>                           'In Practice' columnist for RadCom (RSGB)
>                            http://www.ifwtech.com/g3sek


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