[TowerTalk] PL259

[Roger (K8RI)]

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> Another issue is why do hams have an aversion to crimp-on PL259's?
> They are easy to put on and mechanically superior to soldered
> connectors.  Using them should be a "no-brainer."

Having switched to "crimp-on" UHF and N-connectors for RG-8, LMR400 and 600 
I can not understand why any one would go to soldering connectors with the 
exception of the ham who only uses a couple. Then the cost of the crimping 
tool may become an issue for those on a tight budget.  Then again when it 
comes to "resoldering", or reusing UHF connectors, I don't and havent for 
many years.  I figure it's two and a half bucks well spent. One other point, 
cripm on N-connectors are _so_much_easier than using the "clamp on"

73

Roger (K8RI)


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