[TowerTalk] Crimp on PL259

[ROBERT CARROLL]

SSB Electronics has a connector of this type.  They suggest its use with the
low loss VHF/UHF cables they supply.  The diameter of the "barrel" of the
connector is larger than that of a standard 259, but unless you have closely
spaced females this will not be an issue.  They seem to provide very good
watertight connections.

Bob W2WG

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Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 11:17 PM
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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Crimp on PL259

To All -

There are actually two manufacturers of the the type of connector described.

I agree, they seem to be the best kept secrets in ham radio, although I have

mentioned them from time to time on the reflector.  I'll try to put pictures

and info on my web site, but with current demands on my time that won't 
happen until summer, HI.  As noted, contact Joel at RF Connections if you 
need some now.

73, Bob - W3YY

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "bob finger" <finger at goeaston.net>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 4:26 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Crimp on PL259


> Ed and all:  There is a UHF connector for RG213-214 that goes on almost
> like an N connector.  It needs only soldering of the center pin.  I
> think this is one of the best kept secrets in ham radio.  I do not know
> the part number but Joel, W3RFC, at The RF Connection sells them. (the
> rfc.com)  Really easy to put on, reliable and almost foolproof.  About
> the same cost as a standard PL259 without the hassle.  I installed ten
> of them yesterday in about 40 minutes.
>
> To specifically answer your question, yes there are crimp PL259's
> available.Try Joel.  I have never used one.  73 bob de w9ge
>
> Ed Stallman wrote:
>
>>Is there such a thing as crimp on pl259 connectors for RG8 coax?
>>If so , who has them?
>>Ed N5BLZ
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