[TowerTalk] Andros PL-259 and Type N connectors?

[K0FF]

I personally love them. The type N is a 2 piece unit and solders just like a
PL259. Don't get exotic when installing. Just strip the outer sheath back to
expose the braid and strip the dielectric to expose the center conductor.
Just like on a PL259. Then screw it into the connector. First solder the
pin, and then solder the braid through the little holes using a 300 W gun.
Flow enough solder in there to wick into the braid, while rotating the
connector and heating each hole in sequence. It makes a great connection
that has zero pin pullout problems. As far as electrical, I've tested them
at work to over 5 kW with no ill effects.
Geo>K0FF
-----Original Message-----
From: David Rich <kg0us@swbell.net>
To: towertalk@contesting.com <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Sunday, September 10, 2000 1:46 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Andros PL-259 and Type N connectors?


>
>
>Does anyone have an opinion on Andros PL-259 and Type N connectors?
>
>http://www.androsmfg.com/
>
>They appear quite often at hamfests here in Kansas City.  You can
>usually get a package of 5 type N connectors for $13.75.  A package of
>10 silver plated PL-259 connectors with teflon insulation will run about
>$9.50.  Both types of connectors say made in USA but only the type N say
>Andros MFG.
>
>I have some of these connectors and plan to use them in my new tower
>installation unless a few of you guys have had problems with them.
>
>73,
>Dave kg0us@swbell.net
>
>
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